Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shumushuense
ID:
54902

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 2: 124 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000054231

Common Names

  • Shumushu Dandelion
  • Taraxacum shumushuense
  • Shumushu Dandelion

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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum brevisquamum brevisquamum [unknown]
  • Taraxacum pseudotrigonolobum pseudotrigonolobum [unknown]
  • Taraxacum frigidopratense H.Koidz. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum pseudotrigonolobum H.Koidz. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum brevisquamum H.Koidz. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum shumushuense (also called Shumushu dandelion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Japan. It typically grows to a height of 0.3-0.5 m and has deeply lobed leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum shumushuense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum shumushuense is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum shumushuense can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed outdoors. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Taraxacum shumushuense

Taraxacum shumushuense is found in the subalpine regions of Japan.

Taraxacum shumushuense FAQ

What are the optimal growing conditions for Taraxacum shumushuense?

Taraxacum shumushuense prefers a cool, moist environment with bright, indirect sunlight. It is best grown in well-draining soil that is kept consistently moist.

What type of fertilizer should be used for Taraxacum shumushuense?

A balanced fertilizer should be used for Taraxacum shumushuense, such as a 10-10-10 or 20-20-20. It should be applied at half strength every two weeks during the growing season.

How often should Taraxacum shumushuense be watered?

Taraxacum shumushuense should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. It is best to water deeply and less frequently, rather than lightly and more often.

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-15283: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.