Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
qirae
ID:
72462

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.T.Zhai & C.H.An

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
J. Aug. 1st Agric. Coll. 18(3): 3 (-4; fig. 3). 1995 [Sep 1995]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071791

Common Names

  • Qirae Dandelion
  • Qirae Taraxacum
  • Qirae Hawkweed

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Description

Taraxacum qirae (also called Qira's dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has small, yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum qirae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum qirae is yellow, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with deeply lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum qirae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant once established. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall and replant in a new location. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring or fall in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly until the plants are established.

Where to Find Taraxacum qirae

Taraxacum qirae can be found in the grasslands of Central Asia.

Taraxacum qirae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum qirae?

Taraxacum qirae

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum qirae?

Taraxacum qirae is native to the Middle East.

What are the common names of Taraxacum qirae?

Common names of Taraxacum qirae include Persian dandelion, Middle Eastern dandelion, and Arabian dandelion.

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-28551: Based on the initial data import
Cheng Hsi An (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.An' in the authors string.
Da Tong Zhai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.T.Zhai' in the authors string.