Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indicum
ID:
10903

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Taraxacum 50. t. 2. f. 2. 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010232

Common Names

  • Indian Dandelion
  • Taraxacum indicum
  • Indian Plume

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Description

Taraxacum indicum (also called Indian Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry grassland and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum indicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating liver and gallbladder disorders, as well as skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum indicum is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum indicum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It is easily propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate drought conditions.

Where to Find Taraxacum indicum

Taraxacum indicum is native to India, Pakistan, and Nepal. It can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Taraxacum indicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum indicum?

Taraxacum indicum

What is the common name of Taraxacum indicum?

Indian dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum indicum?

Grassy areas, meadows, and disturbed habitats

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,

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