Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patagonicum
ID:
130050

Status:
valid

Authors:
Uhlemann

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 113(5-6): 329 (2002).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129379



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Patagonicum
  • Patagonicum Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum patagonicum (also called Patagonian Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Argentina and Chile and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum patagonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food and medicine for local communities, as its leaves are edible and have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum patagonicum has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are hairy and grayish-green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum patagonicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Taraxacum patagonicum

Taraxacum patagonicum is native to South America. It can be found in the wild in Argentina and Chile.

Taraxacum patagonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum patagonicum?

Taraxacum patagonicum

What type of plant is Taraxacum patagonicum?

It is a perennial herb

Where does Taraxacum patagonicum grow?

It grows in the Patagonian region of South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-90311: Based on the initial data import
Ingo Uhlemann (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uhlemann' in the authors string.