Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shirakium
ID:
71956

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Doll

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 87(5): 323 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071285



Common Names

  • Taraxacum shirakium
  • Shirak Dandelion
  • Shirak Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum shirakium (also called 'Shiraki Dandelion' and 'Shiraki Hawkbit', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Japan and Korea. It grows up to 30 cm in height and has a basal rosette of leaves. It is found in grassland and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum shirakium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum shirakium is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum shirakium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring.

Where to Find Taraxacum shirakium

Taraxacum shirakium can be found in the mountains of eastern Turkey and northern Iran.

Taraxacum shirakium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum shirakium?

Taraxacum shirakium

What is the common name of Taraxacum shirakium?

Shirak Taraxacum

What type of plant is Taraxacum shirakium?

Perennial herbaceous plant

Species in the Taraxacum genus

Taraxacum amborum, Taraxacum cuspidifrons, Taraxacum ochrospermum, Taraxacum vestrobottnicum, Taraxacum flugum, Taraxacum ampliusculum, Taraxacum dispar, Taraxacum variegatum, Taraxacum protractifolium, Taraxacum annae, Taraxacum peraccommodatum, Taraxacum porphyranthum, Taraxacum maeandriforme, Taraxacum leucoglossum, Taraxacum sigillatum, Taraxacum subtenuiforme, Taraxacum ischnolepis, Taraxacum sacrificatum, Taraxacum magnolevigatum, Taraxacum aurorum, Taraxacum euryphyllum, Taraxacum carneocoloratum, Taraxacum arquitenens, Taraxacum bezidum, Taraxacum promontoriorum, Taraxacum schugnanicum, Taraxacum kasachum, Taraxacum uliginosum, Taraxacum oxycentrum, Taraxacum sagittifolium, Taraxacum pictidum, Taraxacum infestum, Taraxacum pervalidum, Taraxacum vanum, Taraxacum enontekiense, Taraxacum crassipes, Taraxacum geirhildae, Taraxacum balcanicum, Taraxacum parvuliforme, Taraxacum pieninicum, Taraxacum pallidissimum, Taraxacum pseudoroseum, Taraxacum japonicum, Taraxacum roseoflavescens, Taraxacum thessalicum, Taraxacum selenoides, Taraxacum pastiniferum, Taraxacum macilentum, Taraxacum latisectum, Taraxacum pseudosuecicum,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-28060: Based on the initial data import
Reinhard Doll (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Doll' in the authors string.