Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stepanovae
ID:
25559

Status:
valid

Authors:
Voroshilov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
in Byull. Glavn. Bot. Sada (Moscow), 83: 37 (1972).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024888

Common Names

  • Taraxacum stepanovae
  • Stepanov's Dandelion
  • Stepanov Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum stepanovae (also called 'Stepanov's Dandelion', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and several flower heads. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in grassland and steppe habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum stepanovae is used in traditional medicine for treating liver diseases, digestive disorders, and skin diseases. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food coloring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum stepanovae has small yellow flowers which are clustered in heads. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum stepanovae is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-4 plants and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Taraxacum stepanovae

Taraxacum stepanovae is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and mountain slopes.

Taraxacum stepanovae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum stepanovae?

Taraxacum stepanovae

What is the common name of Taraxacum stepanovae?

Stepanov's Dandelion

What is the family of Taraxacum stepanovae?

Asteraceae

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,