Status:
valid
Authors:
Sonck
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 22(3): 248 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127892
Common Names
- Tolonasum Dandelion
- Common Dandelion
- Blowball
Description
Taraxacum tolonasum (also called Tolonas Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 10-50 cm. It is found in open grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum tolonasum has medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive problems, inflammation, and skin conditions. It is also used as a natural dye and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum tolonasum is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum tolonasum is a perennial plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks. When propagating by division, divide the clumps of plants in the spring and replant them in a new location. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.
Where to Find Taraxacum tolonasum
Taraxacum tolonasum can be found in the mountains of the Balkan Peninsula.
Taraxacum tolonasum FAQ
What are the common names of Taraxacum tolonasum?
Common names of Taraxacum tolonasum include Tolonas dandelion and Tolonas hawksbeard.
What is the scientific classification of Taraxacum tolonasum?
Taraxacum tolonasum belongs to the family Asteraceae and the genus Taraxacum.
Where is Taraxacum tolonasum found?
Taraxacum tolonasum is found in the western United States and northern Mexico.
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,