Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albulense
ID:
35273

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Franc. Echange Pl. Vasc. Fasc. 11: 20. 1964

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034602



Common Names

  • Albulense Taraxacum
  • Albulense Taraxacum
  • Albulense Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum albulense (also called White-flowered Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, narrow leaves and white flower heads. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum albulense is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum albulense has yellow flowers with a single row of petals and a central disc of yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs attached. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem and a white taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum albulense is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Division of the rootstock should be done in early spring or autumn. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Taraxacum albulense

Taraxacum albulense is native to Europe and can be found in the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine.

Taraxacum albulense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum albulense?

Taraxacum albulense

What is the common name of Taraxacum albulense?

White-flowered dandelion

What is the habitat of Taraxacum albulense?

It is found in meadows and grasslands

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