Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuzcense
ID:
80519

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Richards

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 78: 697 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079848

Common Names

  • Dandelion
  • Priest's Crown
  • Cuzco Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum cuzcense (also called Cuzco dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in wet, marshy areas such as meadows, marshes, and wet hillsides. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with pink or purple thistle-like flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum cuzcense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a groundcover. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to stabilize soil on slopes. It has also been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum cuzcense has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum cuzcense is a perennial herb that is grown from seed. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Taraxacum cuzcense

Taraxacum cuzcense can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Taraxacum cuzcense FAQ

What are the common names of Taraxacum cuzcense?

Common names of Taraxacum cuzcense include Cuzco dandelion and Cuzco false dandelion.

What are the characteristics of Taraxacum cuzcense?

Taraxacum cuzcense is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. The leaves are lanceolate and have toothed margins. The stems are covered in white hairs.

Where is Taraxacum cuzcense found?

Taraxacum cuzcense is native to South America, but it can also be found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.

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-36421: Based on the initial data import
Adrian John Richards (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Richards' in the authors string.