Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wessbergii
ID:
1329677

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Øllg.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 33(1): 23 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342131



Common Names

  • Taraxacum wessbergii
  • Wessberg's Dandelion
  • Wessbergii Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum wessbergii (also called Wessberg's Dandelion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a perennial herb with erect stems and lanceolate leaves. It is native to Europe, and is found in temperate grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum wessbergii is used in traditional medicine for its diuretic and laxative effects, as well as for treating liver and gallbladder problems. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves can be boiled and eaten like spinach.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum wessbergii is yellow in colour and has a single petal. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum wessbergii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in spring and to divide the plants in autumn. It can be propagated in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Taraxacum wessbergii

Taraxacum wessbergii is native to Thailand.

Taraxacum wessbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum wessbergii?

Taraxacum wessbergii

What is the common name of Taraxacum wessbergii?

Wessberg's Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum wessbergii?

It is native to Sweden and grows in grasslands and scrublands

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,

References

Hans Øllgaard (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Øllg.' in the authors string.