Status:
valid
Authors:
M.S.Ivanova
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Turczaninowia 14(1): 8 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332992
Common Names
- Taraxacum smirnovii
- Smirnovii Taraxacum
- Taraxacum
Description
Taraxacum smirnovii (also called Smirnov's Taraxacum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Siberia. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, and has long, narrow leaves with a scaly texture.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum smirnovii is a species of plant in the Asteraceae family. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum smirnovii has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and slightly flattened. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum smirnovii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Taraxacum smirnovii
Taraxacum smirnovii is native to Russia and can be found in the Caucasus region.
Taraxacum smirnovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum smirnovii?
Taraxacum smirnovii
What is the family of Taraxacum smirnovii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Taraxacum smirnovii?
Smirnovii Taraxacum
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
M.S. Ivanova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.S.Ivanova' in the authors string.