Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bhutanicum
ID:
9255

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 2: 263 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008584



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Bhutanicum
  • Bhutan Dandelion
  • Nepalese Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum bhutanicum (also called Bhutanese Dandelion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with a slender stem and small, yellow flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum bhutanicum is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough. It is also used as a natural dye and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum bhutanicum is yellow and daisy-like, with a long pedicel. The seed is a small, black, globose nutlet. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum bhutanicum is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayan region. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a cool, moist environment and should be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant but needs regular watering during the summer months. It can be grown in a variety of soils but prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every two to three months.

Where to Find Taraxacum bhutanicum

Taraxacum bhutanicum is native to the Himalayas.

Taraxacum bhutanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum bhutanicum?

Taraxacum bhutanicum

What is the common name of Taraxacum bhutanicum?

Taraxacum bhutanicum

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum bhutanicum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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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