Status:
valid
Authors:
Soest
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 69: 386 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136644
Common Names
- Pakistan Dandelion
- Pakistan Hawkweed
- Pakistan Taraxacum
Description
Taraxacum pakistanicum (also called Pakistani Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Pakistan. It has a spreading habit and grows in disturbed areas, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum pakistanicum is a wildflower that is used in gardens for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, inflammation, and skin problems. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food source for bees and other insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum pakistanicum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and have a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a diameter of 5-10 cm.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum pakistanicum is a perennial herb that is native to Pakistan. It is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Taraxacum pakistanicum
Taraxacum pakistanicum is native to Pakistan.
Taraxacum pakistanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum pakistanicum?
Taraxacum pakistanicum
What is the common name of Taraxacum pakistanicum?
Pakistani Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum pakistanicum?
Grassland and scrubland
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,