Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
almaatense
ID:
30210

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schischk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxix. 434, 728 (1964).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029539



Common Names

  • Almaatense Dandelion
  • Almaat Dandelion
  • Almaat Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum almaatense (also called Almaatense Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum almaatense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating liver and gallbladder diseases, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum almaatense is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and yellow flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum almaatense is a small, perennial herb that is native to Central Asia. It grows in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or sheltered area. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Taraxacum almaatense

Taraxacum almaatense is native to Central Asia and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It is particularly common in the Altai Mountains of Kazakhstan.

Taraxacum almaatense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum almaatense?

Taraxacum almaatense

What is the common name of Taraxacum almaatense?

Almaty Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum almaatense?

Grassy slopes 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-128546: Based on the initial data import
Boris K. Schischkin (1886-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schischk.' in the authors string.