Status:
valid
Authors:
Soest
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. xv. 34 (1966).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022853
Common Names
- Madhuca stylosa
- Stylose Mahua
- Stylose Butter Tree
Description
Taraxacum lanjouwii (also called common dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single yellow flower head on a hollow stem. It is native to Europe and Asia and is commonly found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum lanjouwii is a perennial herb that is commonly used as an ornamental plant for its bright yellow flowers. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and roots being used to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum lanjouwii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum lanjouwii is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It is easily propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take several weeks to establish. It is also susceptible to fungal diseases, so it is important to keep the soil moist and well-drained. It can be propagated by cuttings in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Taraxacum lanjouwii
Taraxacum lanjouwii is found in the alpine and subalpine regions of the Alps and the Carpathians.
Taraxacum lanjouwii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Madhuca stylosa?
Madhuca stylosa
What is the common name of Madhuca stylosa?
Stylosa Mahua
What is the natural habitat of Madhuca stylosa?
Tropical and subtropical forests of India and Southeast Asia
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,