Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinicum
ID:
120671

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitag.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 47: 826 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120000



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Sinicum
  • Chinese Dandelion
  • Sicum Taraxacum


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum czuense Schischk. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum sinicum sinicum [unknown]
  • Taraxacum sinicum sinicum [unknown]
  • Taraxacum sinicum armeriifolium (Soest) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Taraxacum borealisinense Kitam. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum armeriifolium Soest [unknown]
  • Taraxacum oblanceofolium D.Z.Ma [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum sinicum (also called 'Chinese dandelion', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to East Asia. It has yellow flowers and long, thin leaves. It grows in sunny, dry areas such as grasslands and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum sinicum is a species of flowering plant native to East Asia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used as a salad green. It is also used as an herbal remedy for digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum sinicum is yellow, with a single head of small flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum sinicum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers, but needs to be watered regularly. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Taraxacum sinicum

Taraxacum sinicum can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Taraxacum sinicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum sinicum?

Taraxacum sinicum

What is the common name of Taraxacum sinicum?

Chinese Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum sinicum?

Grassy areas, meadows, and open woodlands

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-8128: Based on the initial data import
Masao Kitagawa (1910-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitag.' in the authors string.