Status:
valid
Authors:
Soest
Source:
gcc
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Wentia x. 37 (1963).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023639
Common Names
- Common Dandelion
- Blowball
- Puffball
Description
Taraxacum banhyhalense (also called Banhyhalense Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows up to 30 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum banhyhalense is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-fungal properties, and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive problems, and respiratory infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum banhyhalense has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have thin, long leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum banhyhalense is a perennial herb native to the Andes. It is easily propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Taraxacum banhyhalense
Taraxacum banhyhalense is native to the mountains of central and eastern Europe. It can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Taraxacum banhyhalense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum banhyhalense?
Taraxacum banhyhalense
What is the common name of Taraxacum banhyhalense?
Bahnhyhalense Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum banhyhalense?
Alpine meadows in the Himalayas
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,