Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulverulentum
ID:
26434

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Øllg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 131(4): 514 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025763



Common Names

  • Taraxacum
  • Pulverulentum
  • Woolly Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum pulverulentum (also called Powdery Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum pulverulentum is used as an ornamental plant and is often planted in gardens. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum pulverulentum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum pulverulentum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in containers, rock gardens, or as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost.

Where to Find Taraxacum pulverulentum

Taraxacum pulverulentum is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in France, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Taraxacum pulverulentum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum pulverulentum?

Taraxacum pulverulentum

What is the common name of Taraxacum pulverulentum?

Powdered Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum pulverulentum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-12489: Based on the initial data import
Hans Øllgaard (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Øllg.' in the authors string.