Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kashmirense
ID:
116504

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 2: 268 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115833

Common Names

  • Kashmir Dandelion
  • Kashmir Hawkweed
  • Kashmir Plume Thistle

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Description

Taraxacum kashmirense (also called Kashmir Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum kashmirense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum kashmirense is yellow in color, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single, unbranched stem and a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum kashmirense is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall and cuttings should be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Taraxacum kashmirense

Taraxacum kashmirense can be found in Kashmir, India.

Taraxacum kashmirense FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Taraxacum kashmirense?

Taraxacum kashmirense prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including sandy and clay soils.

What is the flowering period of Taraxacum kashmirense?

Taraxacum kashmirense typically flowers from late spring to early summer.

What is the best way to propagate Taraxacum kashmirense?

The best way to propagate Taraxacum kashmirense is by division in spring or autumn.

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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