Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coreanum
ID:
44236

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
gcc

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 46: 62 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043565

Common Names

  • Korean Dandelion
  • Korean Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum coreanum

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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum taqueti H.Koidz. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum pseudoalbidum Kitag. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum pseudo-albidum pseudo-albidum [unknown]
  • Taraxacum pseudo-albidum pseudo-albidum [unknown]
  • Taraxacum pseudo-albidum lutescens Kitag. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum pseudo-albidum lutescens Kitag. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum glabrisquamum Nakai ex Koidz. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum coreanum (also called 'Korean dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to East Asia and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has ovate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum coreanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum coreanum has bright yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum coreanum is a perennial herb native to Korea. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divided plants should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly. Fertilize every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Taraxacum coreanum

Taraxacum coreanum is native to Korea and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Taraxacum coreanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum coreanum?

Taraxacum coreanum

What is the common name of Taraxacum coreanum?

Korean Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum coreanum?

Mountainous regions of Korea

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