Status:
valid
Authors:
Rail.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 4: 102 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044205
Common Names
- Ahlner's Dandelion
- Ahlner's Taraxacum
- Taraxacum ahlneri
Description
Taraxacum ahlneri (also called Ahlner's Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Europe and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum ahlneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum ahlneri has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single stem with two cotyledons and a pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum ahlneri is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer months. It is also susceptible to pests and diseases, so it should be monitored for signs of infestation.
Where to Find Taraxacum ahlneri
Taraxacum ahlneri can be found in Europe, primarily in the Alps and the Pyrenees. It is also found in parts of Asia, including Turkey and Iran.
Taraxacum ahlneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum ahlneri?
Taraxacum ahlneri
What is the common name of Taraxacum ahlneri?
Ahlner's Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum ahlneri?
Grasslands and meadows
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,