Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nepalense
ID:
46293

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 2: 271 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045622



Common Names

  • Nepalense Taraxacum
  • Nepalense Dandelion
  • Taraxacum Nepalense


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Description

Taraxacum nepalense (also called Nepal Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and alpine areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum nepalense is a popular ornamental plant that is often used in flower beds and borders. It has a long blooming period and is attractive to butterflies and bees. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat digestive issues and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum nepalense is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum nepalense is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division of the clumps can be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Taraxacum nepalense

Taraxacum nepalense is found in the Himalayas and parts of China.

Taraxacum nepalense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum nepalense?

Taraxacum nepalense

What is the common name of Taraxacum nepalense?

Nepal Dandelion

What is the family of Taraxacum nepalense?

Asteraceae

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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