Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aellenii
ID:
63264

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. ix. 307 (1960).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062593

Common Names

  • Taraxacum aellenii
  • Aellen's Taraxacum
  • Aellen's Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum aellenii (also called Aellen's Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with the leaves being lanceolate in shape and up to 5 cm long. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in dry grasslands, steppes and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum aellenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for livestock, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum aellenii is yellow in color, with five petals and a star-shaped center. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings of Taraxacum aellenii have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum aellenii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in spring and summer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming.

Where to Find Taraxacum aellenii

Taraxacum aellenii is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Taraxacum aellenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum aellenii?

Taraxacum aellenii

What is the common name of Taraxacum aellenii?

Aellen's dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum aellenii?

It is found in dry, open areas of the western United States

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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