Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lahulense
ID:
78502

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 69: 385 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077831



Common Names

  • Taraxacum lahulense
  • Lahul Dandelion
  • Lahul Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum lahulense (also called Lahul dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the western Himalayas, and is found in moist, grassy meadows and alpine pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum lahulense is an edible plant that is often used in salads and as a garnish. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and as a diuretic. The leaves are also used to make a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum lahulense has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum lahulense is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly. Deadheading of spent flowers will help to promote more blooms.

Where to Find Taraxacum lahulense

Taraxacum lahulense is native to the Lahaul Valley in India. It can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Taraxacum lahulense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum lahulense?

Taraxacum lahulense

What is the family of Taraxacum lahulense?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Taraxacum lahulense?

Lahul Dandelion

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,

References