Species:
harbhajan-singhii
Status:
valid
Authors:
Soest
Source:
gcc
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Wentia x. 26 (1963).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070881
Common Names
- Harbhajan-Singhii Taraxacum
- Taraxacum
- Taraxacum Harbhajan-Singhii
Description
Taraxacum harbhajan-singhii (also called Harbhajan Singh's Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has deeply lobed leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum harbhajan-singhii is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to Central Asia and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Taraxacum harbhajan-singhii sub. harbhajan-singhii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum harbhajan-singhii is yellow in colour, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, glossy nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum harbhajan-singhii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Taraxacum harbhajan-singhii
Taraxacum harbhajan-singhii is native to the Himalayan Mountains of India and can be found growing in the wild in the mountain meadows.
Taraxacum harbhajan-singhii FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Taraxacum harbhajan-singhii?
Taraxacum harbhajan-singhii requires full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
How often should Taraxacum harbhajan-singhii be watered?
Taraxacum harbhajan-singhii should be watered regularly, but not too often, to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
What is the best way to propagate Taraxacum harbhajan-singhii?
Taraxacum harbhajan-singhii can be propagated by seed or by division of the root clump.
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,