Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chitralense
ID:
36992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 2: 264 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036321



Common Names

  • Taraxacum chitralense
  • Chitralense Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum Chitralense


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Description

Taraxacum chitralense (also called Chitral Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to California and Baja California. It has a low-growing stem and its leaves are linear and have a grayish-green color. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, chaparral, and coastal sage scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum chitralense is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers and as a medicinal plant for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum chitralense has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a long, narrow stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum chitralense is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows to a height of 30-60 cm. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Taraxacum chitralense

Taraxacum chitralense is native to the Himalayan region and can be found in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, and Tibet.

Taraxacum chitralense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum chitralense?

Taraxacum chitralense

What is the habitat of Taraxacum chitralense?

Taraxacum chitralense is found in dry, open areas in California, USA.

What is the flowering period of Taraxacum chitralense?

Taraxacum chitralense flowers from April to July.

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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