Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pravicentrum
ID:
78005

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.P.Christ.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bot. Iceland 3(3): 279 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077334

Common Names

  • Taraxacum pravicentrum
  • Taraxacum
  • Pravicentrum

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Description

Taraxacum pravicentrum (also called False Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum pravicentrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum pravicentrum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm, and its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a basal rosette of spoon-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum pravicentrum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Taraxacum pravicentrum

Taraxacum pravicentrum is native to Europe and Asia. It is commonly found in grassy areas such as meadows and pastures.

Taraxacum pravicentrum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum pravicentrum?

Taraxacum pravicentrum is native to Europe, where it grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

What is the optimal soil type for Taraxacum pravicentrum?

Taraxacum pravicentrum prefers moist, well-drained soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.

How much sunlight does Taraxacum pravicentrum need?

Taraxacum pravicentrum prefers full sun to partial shade.

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-33964: Based on the initial data import
Mads Peter Christiansen (1889-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Christ.' in the authors string.