Status:
valid
Authors:
Soest
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. viii. 88 (1959).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067704
Common Names
- Taraxacum panalpinum
- Alpine Dandelion
- Alpine Taraxacum
Description
Taraxacum panalpinum (also called Alpine Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum panalpinum is a flowering plant with ornamental uses. It is often used as a ground cover or border plant in gardens, and its bright yellow flowers attract bees and butterflies. It is also known for its medicinal properties, as it is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin irritations.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum panalpinum is a yellow globular head with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum panalpinum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Taraxacum panalpinum
Taraxacum panalpinum can be found in the alpine regions of the European Alps.
Taraxacum panalpinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum panalpinum?
Taraxacum panalpinum
Where does Taraxacum panalpinum grow?
Taraxacum panalpinum grows in moist, grassy areas.
What type of plant is Taraxacum panalpinum?
Taraxacum panalpinum is a perennial herb.
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,