Status:
valid
Authors:
Tzvelev
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. 96(5): 72 (1991) (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060695
Common Names
- Common Dandelion
- Blowball
- Puffball
Description
Taraxacum selengensis (also called Selenge Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to Mongolia and is found in meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum selengensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum selengensis is yellow, with a diameter of 2 cm. The seed is small, black, and round-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, round-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum selengensis is a perennial herb native to Siberia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or summer and should be planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Taraxacum selengensis
Taraxacum selengensis is native to Asia and can be found in moist, open areas such as meadows, fields, and roadsides.
Taraxacum selengensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum selengensis?
Taraxacum selengensis
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum selengensis?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
What is the flowering period of Taraxacum selengensis?
Late spring to early summer
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,