Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
alaicus
ID:
73636

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.A.Nikitin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 7: 268 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072965



Common Names

  • Goat's Beard
  • Salsify
  • Oyster Plant


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Description

Tragopogon alaicus (also called Alai Salsify, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a biennial herb, growing up to 1.5 m tall, with a thick taproot. It is native to the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Siberia, and grows in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tragopogon alaicus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tragopogon alaicus is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragopogon alaicus is a biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Tragopogon alaicus

Tragopogon alaicus is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

Tragopogon alaicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tragopogon alaicus?

Tragopogon alaicus

What is the common name of Tragopogon alaicus?

Aegean salsify

Where is Tragopogon alaicus found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Tragopogon genus

Tragopogon buphthalmoides, Tragopogon trachycarpus, Tragopogon subalpinus, Tragopogon coloratus, Tragopogon oligolepis, Tragopogon olympicus, Tragopogon leucanthus, Tragopogon paradoxus, Tragopogon pusillus, Tragopogon karjaginii, Tragopogon crocifolius, Tragopogon aureus, Tragopogon bjelorussicus, Tragopogon pseudocastellanus, Tragopogon collinus, Tragopogon altaicus, Tragopogon tanaiticus, Tragopogon heterospermus, Tragopogon elongatus, Tragopogon coelesyriacus, Tragopogon minor, Tragopogon podolicus, Tragopogon ruber, Tragopogon pseudomajor, Tragopogon leonidae, Tragopogon colchicus, Tragopogon marginifolius, Tragopogon podolicus, Tragopogon brevirostris, Tragopogon hayekii, Tragopogon miscellus, Tragopogon tuberosus, Tragopogon mirabile, Tragopogon scorzonerifolius, Tragopogon verrucosobracteatus, Tragopogon subacaulis, Tragopogon orientalis, Tragopogon reticulatus, Tragopogon scoparius, Tragopogon tasch-kala, Tragopogon kindingeri, Tragopogon erostris, Tragopogon lassithicus, Tragopogon mirus, Tragopogon kasahstanicus, Tragopogon borysthenicus, Tragopogon cretaceus, Tragopogon undulatus, Tragopogon ketzkhovelii, Tragopogon leonidae,

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-29706: Based on the initial data import
Sergei Alekseevich Nikitin (b.1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.Nikitin' in the authors string.