Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pindicum
ID:
68547

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirschner & Štěpánek

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. 33(4): 409 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067876

Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Prickly Dandelion
  • Blowball

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Description

Taraxacum pindicum (also called Pindian Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant of the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia, but has become widely naturalized in many other regions. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas, and is often found in lawns and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum pindicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum pindicum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum pindicum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Taraxacum pindicum

Taraxacum pindicum is found in the Himalayas and in the mountains of northern India.

Taraxacum pindicum FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Taraxacum pindicum?

Taraxacum pindicum prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the average size of Taraxacum pindicum?

Taraxacum pindicum typically grows to a height of 8-10 inches.

What is the best way to propagate Taraxacum pindicum?

The best way to propagate Taraxacum pindicum is by division of the root clump in the spring or fall.

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-24738: Based on the initial data import
Jan Kirschner (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirschner' in the authors string.
Jan Štěpánek (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Štěpánek' in the authors string.