Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turgaicum
ID:
40358

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schischk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxix. 436, 728 (1964).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039687

Common Names

  • Taraxacum turgaicum
  • Turgaicum Dandelion
  • Turgaicum Taraxacum

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Description

Taraxacum turgaicum (also called Turgai Dandelion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Central Asia. It is an herbaceous perennial plant growing to 0.3 m tall by 0.3 m wide, with deeply lobed leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum turgaicum is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used as a food source for livestock, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum turgaicum is a single, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a single, yellow, daisy-like flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum turgaicum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by root cuttings.

Where to Find Taraxacum turgaicum

Taraxacum turgaicum can be found in Europe, from the British Isles to the Caucasus.

Taraxacum turgaicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum turgaicum?

Taraxacum turgaicum

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum turgaicum?

Taraxacum turgaicum is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny habitats.

What are the characteristics of Taraxacum turgaicum?

Taraxacum turgaicum is an annual plant with a rosette of leaves and a single stem that bears a yellow flower head.

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-138386: Based on the initial data import
Boris K. Schischkin (1886-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schischk.' in the authors string.