Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
algarbiense
ID:
91469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Agron. Lusit. x. 11 (1948).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090798



Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Blowball
  • Puffball


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Description

Taraxacum algarbiense (also called Algarve Dandelion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Portugal and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are lanceolate in shape and are covered in white hairs. The flowers are yellow and are borne in a capitulum.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum algarbiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. Its leaves can also be used in salads and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum algarbiense has yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum algarbiense is a perennial herb that is native to Portugal. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Taraxacum algarbiense

Taraxacum algarbiense is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and scrublands.

Taraxacum algarbiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum algarbiense?

Taraxacum algarbiense

What is the family of Taraxacum algarbiense?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Taraxacum algarbiense?

Portugal

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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