Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sugawarae
ID:
5273

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Koidz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 48: 588, 684 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004602



Common Names

  • Taraxacum sugawarae
  • Sugawara's Dandelion
  • Sugawara's Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum sugawarae (also called Sugawara's dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Japan. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1 m in height. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate and have a serrated margin. It grows in meadows, pastures and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum sugawarae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum sugawarae is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum sugawarae is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be used.

Where to Find Taraxacum sugawarae

Taraxacum sugawarae is native to Japan. It can be found in moist, shady areas at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Taraxacum sugawarae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum sugawarae?

Taraxacum sugawarae

What is the common name of Taraxacum sugawarae?

Sugawara's dandelion

Where is Taraxacum sugawarae native to?

Japan

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-104427: Based on the initial data import
Hideo Koidzumi (1885-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Koidz.' in the authors string.