Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balearicum
ID:
26123

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. x. 282 (1961).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025452



Common Names

  • Balearicum Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum Balearicum
  • Balearicum's Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum balearicum (also called Balearic Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to the Balearic Islands and grows in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum balearicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is a great source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum balearicum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum balearicum is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep in a warm, bright location and water regularly.

Where to Find Taraxacum balearicum

Taraxacum balearicum can be found in the Balearic Islands of Spain.

Taraxacum balearicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum balearicum?

Taraxacum balearicum

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum balearicum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What are the common uses of Taraxacum balearicum?

Medicinal and ornamental purposes

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