Status:
valid
Authors:
Soest
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Nytt Mag. Bot. xiii. 77 (1966).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066540
Common Names
- Taraxacum Wendelboanum
- Wendelbo's Dandelion
- Wendelboanum
Description
Taraxacum wendelboanum (also called Taraxacum wendelboanum, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with deeply lobed leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grassy, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum wendelboanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, liver problems, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum wendelboanum has yellow flowers with a single ring of petals. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum wendelboanum is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Taraxacum wendelboanum
Taraxacum wendelboanum is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Taraxacum wendelboanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum wendelboanum?
Taraxacum wendelboanum
What is the family of Taraxacum wendelboanum?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Taraxacum wendelboanum?
None
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,