Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
borysthenicus
ID:
34546

Status:
valid

Authors:
Artemczuk

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Trav. Inst. Bot., Univ. Etat Kharkov 2: 47. 1937

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033875



Common Names

  • Tragopogon borysthenicus
  • Borysthenicus Tragopogon
  • Borysthenicus Salsify


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Synonyms

  • Tragopogon floccosus borysthenicus (Artemczuk) G.Dihoru [unknown]

Description

Tragopogon borysthenicus (also called Borysthenian salsify, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia. It grows in grassy meadows and rocky slopes, and is characterized by its long, narrow leaves and yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Tragopogon borysthenicus is a medicinal plant used for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tragopogon borysthenicus has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black with a white tuft at the end. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragopogon borysthenicus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. It can be propagated by seed in spring or autumn, or by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Tragopogon borysthenicus

Tragopogon borysthenicus can be found in Europe, particularly in the Balkans.

Tragopogon borysthenicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tragopogon borysthenicus?

Tragopogon borysthenicus

What is the common name of Tragopogon borysthenicus?

Borysthenian salsify

What is the natural habitat of Tragopogon borysthenicus?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and open woodlands

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-132747: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Artemchuk (1898-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Artemczuk' in the authors string.