Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kom.) B.Nord. & Pelser
Source:
gcc
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 49: 5 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000049986
Common Names
- Korean Tephroseris
- Korean False Dandelion
- Korean Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Senecio koreanus Kom. [unknown]
- Sinosenecio koreanus (Kom.) B.Nord. [unknown]
Description
Tephroseris koreana (also called Korean Tephroseris, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and is native to East Asia. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Tephroseris koreana has medicinal properties and is used as a food source. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tephroseris koreana is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tephroseris koreana is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils.
Where to Find Tephroseris koreana
Tephroseris koreana is native to Korea and can be found in the wild in the mountainous regions of the country.
Tephroseris koreana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tephroseris koreana?
Tephroseris koreana
What is the common name of Tephroseris koreana?
Korean Tephroseris
What type of plant is Tephroseris koreana?
It is an annual herb.
Species in the Tephroseris genus
Tephroseris helenitis,
Tephroseris palustris,
Tephroseris turczaninovii,
Tephroseris crassifolia,
Tephroseris sichotensis,
Tephroseris pyroglossa,
Tephroseris pricei,
Tephroseris kirilowii,
Tephroseris taitoensis,
Tephroseris coincyi,
Tephroseris adenolepis,
Tephroseris subdentata,
Tephroseris phaeantha,
Tephroseris schistosa,
Tephroseris sukaczevii,
Tephroseris porphyrantha,
Tephroseris ochotensis,
Tephroseris flammea,
Tephroseris praticola,
Tephroseris pseudoaurantiaca,
Tephroseris yukonensis,
Tephroseris stolonifera,
Tephroseris frigida,
Tephroseris pierotii,
Tephroseris jacutica,
Tephroseris integrifolia,
Tephroseris balbisiana,
Tephroseris papposa,
Tephroseris newcombei,
Tephroseris koreana,
Tephroseris gurensis,
Tephroseris vereszczaginii,
Tephroseris furusei,
Tephroseris elodes,
Tephroseris palustris,
Tephroseris rufa,
Tephroseris pseudosonchus,
Tephroseris kjellmanii,
Tephroseris takedana,
Tephroseris kawakamii,
Tephroseris crispa,
Tephroseris longifolia,
Tephroseris schistosa,
Tephroseris subscaposa,
Tephroseris hieraciiformis,
Tephroseris crispa,
Tephroseris arctisibirica,
Tephroseris cladobotrys,
Tephroseris subfrigida,
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,