Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
portentosum
ID:
81158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirschner & Štěpánek

Source:
gcc

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Taraxacum sect. Palustria 233 (1998) (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080487

Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Blowball
  • Puffball

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Description

Taraxacum portentosum (also called 'Portentous Dandelion', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has small, yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum portentosum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum portentosum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a white, woolly coating.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum portentosum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It is best grown in a sunny position in a well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Taraxacum portentosum

Taraxacum portentosum is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro.

Taraxacum portentosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum portentosum?

Taraxacum portentosum

What is the common name of Taraxacum portentosum?

Portentous Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum portentosum?

Grasslands, woodlands, and rocky slopes

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-37056: Based on the initial data import
Jan Kirschner (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirschner' in the authors string.
Jan Štěpánek (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Štěpánek' in the authors string.