Status:
valid
Authors:
Sonck
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 24(2): 225 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038379
Common Names
- Taraxacum
- Ohritense
- Ohrid Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum ohritense (also called Ohrid Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Balkans. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, simple, and lanceolate. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum ohritense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum ohritense has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum ohritense is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-drained, sandy soil in the spring. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The seedlings should be thinned out to prevent overcrowding. Cuttings can also be taken from the plant in the spring and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Taraxacum ohritense
Taraxacum ohritense is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is most commonly found in parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Taraxacum ohritense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum ohritense?
Taraxacum ohritense
What is the common name of Taraxacum ohritense?
Ohrid Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum ohritense?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
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,