Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praestabile
ID:
89233

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rail.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Arch. Soc. Zool. Bot. Fenn. "Vanamo" xvii. 164 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088562



Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Blowball
  • Puffball


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum tumentifrons Rail. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum praestabile (also called Showy Dandelion, among many other common names) is an herb native to Europe. It has small yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum praestabile is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including colds and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum praestabile has yellow daisy-like flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum praestabile is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-draining soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Rooting hormones can be used to encourage root growth. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown until they are large enough to be planted in the garden.

Where to Find Taraxacum praestabile

Taraxacum praestabile is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Taraxacum praestabile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum praestabile?

Taraxacum praestabile

What is the common name of Taraxacum praestabile?

Praestable Dandelion

Where is Taraxacum praestabile found?

Taraxacum praestabile is found in Europe

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