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Korean Dandelion

Taraxacum platycarpum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (17 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Korean Dandelion, scientifically known as Taraxacum platycarpum, is a resilient perennial herb deeply rooted in East Asian traditional medicine. Renowned for its bitter profile, this plant is utilized to support liver health, promote detoxification, and reduce inflammation. Its versatile roots and leaves offer potent bioactive compounds for holistic wellness.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Root
Common names
Korean Dandelion
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Taraxacum platycarpum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls under the genus Taraxacum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asterales
Family Asteraceae
Genus Taraxacum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Taraxacum platycarpum, exhibits a specific regional presence within the continent of Asia. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated in the eastern portions of the landmass. Specifically, its geographical range includes the islands of Japan. Furthermore, the species can also be found growing throughout the Korean Peninsula. Consequently, its distribution is limited to these particular East Asian territories.

Region Area
Eastern Asia Japan
Eastern Asia Korea

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Taraxacum platycarpum is characterized by its growth form as a herb, displaying a life cycle typical of herbaceous perennials. The plant exhibits a non-woody constitution, lacking any significant lignified structures, which allows for its flexible and succulent vegetative tissues. Its structural development is defined by this soft, herbaceous habit, distinguishing it from woody or shrubby species within the broader botanical landscape.

Growth form :
herb
Woodiness :
non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Taraxacum platycarpum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Plant parts reported in Taraxacum platycarpum
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Chemicals

Taraxacum platycarpum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Polysaccharide, ACHILLIN, Desacetylmatricarin, Leucodin, sulfate.

Chemicals reported in Taraxacum platycarpum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Polysaccharide 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ACHILLIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Desacetylmatricarin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Leucodin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
sulfate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Polysaccharide

  1. Archives of pharmacal research
  2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

ACHILLIN

  1. Planta medica

Desacetylmatricarin

  1. Planta medica

Leucodin

  1. Planta medica

sulfate

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Taraxacum platycarpum has 8 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include allergy, antioxidant, cancer, furuncles, glycosuria.

Conditions investigated for Taraxacum platycarpum
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Allergy 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Furuncles 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Glycosuria 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hepatitis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Jaundice 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Liver disease 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Allergy

  1. Planta medica

Antioxidant

  1. The Analyst

Cancer

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Furuncles

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Glycosuria

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Hepatitis

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Jaundice

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Liver disease

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Taraxacum platycarpum has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include polysaccharide fraction.

Preparations reported for Taraxacum platycarpum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Polysaccharide fraction 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Polysaccharide fraction

  1. Archives of pharmacal research