Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floribundum
ID:
9220

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Doll

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 88(9-10): 636 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008549

Common Names

  • Taraxacum floribundum
  • Showy Dandelion
  • Showy Blowball

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Description

Taraxacum floribundum (also called Floribundum Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 50 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows. It has yellow flowers with a single row of petals and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum floribundum is a species of dandelion that is used in traditional medicine to treat liver and gallbladder disorders, as well as to reduce inflammation and improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum floribundum is a yellow-rayed composite flower head, with a yellow disc and yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum floribundum is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Taraxacum floribundum

Taraxacum floribundum can be found in Europe and Asia.

Taraxacum floribundum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum floribundum?

Taraxacum floribundum

What is the common name of Taraxacum floribundum?

Flowery Dandelion

What is the growth habit of Taraxacum floribundum?

It is an annual herb with a basal rosette

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-108278: Based on the initial data import
Reinhard Doll (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Doll' in the authors string.