Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cherwellense
ID:
129202

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Richards

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 9(Suppl.): 74, nom. nov. (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128531



Common Names

  • Taraxacum cherwellense
  • Cherwell Dandelion
  • Oxford Dandelion


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum stenoglossum Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum dahlstedtii Lindb.f. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum praecox Dahlst. ex G.E.Haglund [unknown]
  • Taraxacum praecox Dahlst. ex Puol. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum cherwellense (also called Cherwell Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows in open areas, roadsides, and disturbed areas, and has a height of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum cherwellense is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum cherwellense has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a yellow central stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum cherwellense is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in the spring or summer and should be planted about 1/4 inch deep and spaced about 8 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Division can also be done in the spring or summer. The clumps should be divided and replanted in the garden.

Where to Find Taraxacum cherwellense

Taraxacum cherwellense can be found in moist, grassy soils in the United Kingdom.

Taraxacum cherwellense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum cherwellense?

Taraxacum cherwellense

What are the common names of Taraxacum cherwellense?

Cherwell Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum cherwellense?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-89508: Based on the initial data import
Adrian John Richards (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Richards' in the authors string.