Status:
valid
Authors:
Sahlin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Watsonia 14(3): 281 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013116
Common Names
- Taraxacum Cenabense
- Cenabense Taraxacum
- Cenabense Taraxacum
Description
Taraxacum cenabense (also called Cenab Taraxacum, among many other common names) is an annual herb, growing up to 1 m in height. It has small, white flowers and is native to the temperate regions of Australia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum cenabense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a long flowering period and attracts bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum cenabense has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum cenabense is a perennial herb that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Taraxacum cenabense
Taraxacum cenabense is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Taraxacum cenabense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum cenabense?
Taraxacum cenabense
What is the common name of Taraxacum cenabense?
Cenaben dandelion
What type of environment does Taraxacum cenabense prefer?
Taraxacum cenabense prefers moist, grassy environments
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,