Status:
valid
Authors:
Soest
Source:
gcc
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. ix. 305 (1960).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000099761
Common Names
- Afghan Taraxacum
- Afghan Dandelion
- Afghan Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Taraxacum lipskyi Schischk. [unknown]
Description
Taraxacum afghanicum (also called Afghan Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 0.5-1 meter. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are white. It is found in dry areas, such as deserts, and is often used for erosion control.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum afghanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, digestive issues, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum afghanicum has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum afghanicum is a fast-growing, perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Taraxacum afghanicum
Taraxacum afghanicum can be found in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran.
Taraxacum afghanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum afghanicum?
Taraxacum afghanicum
What is the family of Taraxacum afghanicum?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Taraxacum afghanicum?
None
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,