Status:
valid
Authors:
Tzvelev
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. : 232 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082844
Common Names
- Soczavae Dandelion
- Soczavae Taraxacum
- Soczavae Dandelion
Synonyms
- Taraxacum soczavae soczavae [unknown]
Description
Taraxacum soczavae (also called Soczavae Taraxacum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are alternate, lanceolate in shape, and serrate along the margins. It is found in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum soczavae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is known to attract beneficial insects, and it can help to improve the soil quality.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum soczavae has yellow flowers with a single head of ray florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum soczavae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or fall, and they should be lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall, and the clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted. It is important to water the plants regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Taraxacum soczavae
Taraxacum soczavae is native to Mexico and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Taraxacum soczavae FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum soczavae?
Taraxacum soczavae is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the mountains of Central Asia, where it is found in the Caucasus, Himalayas, and Tian Shan.
What is the scientific classification of Taraxacum soczavae?
Taraxacum soczavae is classified as a species in the genus Taraxacum, in the family Asteraceae.
What are the uses of Taraxacum soczavae?
Taraxacum soczavae is used in traditional medicine as an antispasmodic, diuretic, and expectorant.
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,