Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
altaicus
ID:
7456

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.A.Nikitin & Schischk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 7: 260 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006785



Common Names

  • Tragopogon Altaicus
  • Altaicus Tragopogon
  • Tragopogon


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Description

Tragopogon altaicus (also called Altai salsify, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the daisy family with yellow flowers and a long taproot. It is native to Central Asia and is found in grasslands and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Tragopogon altaicus is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also known to attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tragopogon altaicus is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragopogon altaicus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Tragopogon altaicus

Tragopogon altaicus is native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, often in full sun.

Tragopogon altaicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tragopogon altaicus?

Tragopogon altaicus

What is the family of Tragopogon altaicus?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Tragopogon altaicus?

Central Asia

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

Boris K. Schischkin (1886-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schischk.' in the authors string.
Sergei Alekseevich Nikitin (b.1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.Nikitin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:255935-1: Based on the initial data import