Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altipotens
ID:
37768

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rail.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Aquilo, Ser. Bot. 14: 7 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037097



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Altipotens
  • High-potent Dandelion
  • High-potent Hawkweed


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Description

Taraxacum altipotens (also called High-potency dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the daisy family. It is native to Europe and grows in meadows and pastures. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads with long, slender bracts.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum altipotens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum altipotens is a yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, yellow, daisy-like flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum altipotens is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.

Where to Find Taraxacum altipotens

Taraxacum altipotens is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the countries of India, Nepal, and Pakistan.

Taraxacum altipotens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum altipotens?

Taraxacum altipotens

What is the family of Taraxacum altipotens?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Taraxacum altipotens?

High-Potent Dandelion

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,

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