Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amansii
ID:
73373

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hofstra

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France, Lett. Bot. 135(4-5): 377 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072702

Common Names

  • Amans' Dandelion
  • Taraxacum amansii
  • Amans' Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum amansii (also called 'African Dandelion', 'African Daisy' and 'African Sunflower', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical Africa. It has a single, erect stem with large, yellow flowers. It is found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum amansii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum amansii has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum amansii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is also susceptible to slugs and snails.

Where to Find Taraxacum amansii

Taraxacum amansii is native to the mountains of Japan and can be found in alpine meadows.

Taraxacum amansii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum amansii?

Taraxacum amansii

What is the common name of Taraxacum amansii?

Amans' Dandelion

What is the growth habit of Taraxacum amansii?

Taraxacum amansii is an upright, clump-forming perennial

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-29446: Based on the initial data import
J. Hofstra: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hofstra' in the authors string.