Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karwendelense
ID:
36883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sahlin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Ber. Bayer. Bot. Ges. 55: 54 (1984) (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036212



Common Names

  • Karwendel Dandelion
  • Taraxacum karwendelense
  • Karwendel Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum karwendelense (also called Karwendel Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Alps. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows up to 40 cm tall. It is found in alpine and subalpine meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum karwendelense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as an ingredient in herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Taraxacum karwendelense flower is yellow in color and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings have a rosette form and are covered in small hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum karwendelense is a perennial herb that is native to the Alps. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Taraxacum karwendelense

Taraxacum karwendelense is native to the Alps and can be found in moist meadows and along streams.

Taraxacum karwendelense FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Taraxacum karwendelense?

Taraxacum karwendelense prefers a cool, dry environment with bright, indirect sunlight. It should be watered regularly and kept in well-draining soil.

What type of soil is best for Taraxacum karwendelense?

Taraxacum karwendelense prefers a soil that is rich in organic matter and well-draining. A mixture of peat moss, perlite, and compost is ideal.

How often should Taraxacum karwendelense be watered?

Taraxacum karwendelense should be watered regularly, about once a week or when the soil is dry to the touch. It is important to avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.

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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