Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nairoense
ID:
89581

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Koidz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 48: 593 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088910

Common Names

  • Nairoense Dandelion
  • Nairoense Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum Nairoense

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Description

Taraxacum nairoense (also called Nairobi dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Africa. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum nairoense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum nairoense has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum nairoense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers, as a border plant, or in rock gardens. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Taraxacum nairoense

Taraxacum nairoense is native to East Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Taraxacum nairoense FAQ

What are the common names of Taraxacum nairoense?

Common names of Taraxacum nairoense include African dandelion and African hawkweed.

What is the growth habit of Taraxacum nairoense?

Taraxacum nairoense is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows in clumps and can reach up to 30 cm in height.

What is the native range of Taraxacum nairoense?

Taraxacum nairoense is native to Africa, Asia, and parts of Europe.

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-45232: Based on the initial data import
Hideo Koidzumi (1885-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Koidz.' in the authors string.