Status:
valid
Authors:
Soest
Source:
gcc
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Wentia x. 25 (1963).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035621
Common Names
- Gulmarg Dandelion
- Gulmarg Hawkweed
- Gulmarg Taraxacum
Description
Taraxacum gulmargense (also called Gulmarg Dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the Himalayan region and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum gulmargense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum gulmargense is yellow, with a single head of ray florets. The seed of Taraxacum gulmargense is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings of Taraxacum gulmargense are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum gulmargense is a perennial plant that is propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to plant in spring or fall, and it can be divided in early spring. It is best to water regularly and fertilize in early spring.
Where to Find Taraxacum gulmargense
Taraxacum gulmargense can be found in the Himalayas and the Karakoram Range.
Taraxacum gulmargense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum gulmargense?
Taraxacum gulmargense
What is the family of Taraxacum gulmargense?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Taraxacum gulmargense?
Kashmir, India
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,