Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ladakense
ID:
9120

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Wentia x. 11 (1963).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008449

Common Names

  • Taraxacum ladakense
  • Ladakense Taraxacum
  • Ladak Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum ladakense (also called Ladakh Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 feet tall. It is native to the Himalayas and western China, and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum ladakense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum ladakense is a yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, flat, and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum ladakense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is hardy to USDA zone 5. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to flower.

Where to Find Taraxacum ladakense

Taraxacum ladakense is found in the Himalayas.

Taraxacum ladakense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum ladakense?

Taraxacum ladakense

What is the common name of Taraxacum ladakense?

Ladak Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum ladakense?

It is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides in the Himalayas.

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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