Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 750 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000663
Common Names
- Goat's Beard
- Ox-eye Salsify
- Yellow Salsify
Synonyms
- Tragopogon persicus Boiss. [unknown]
- Tragopogon palaestinus Boiss. [unknown]
- Tragopogon buphthalmoides buphthalmoides [unknown]
- Tragopogon buphthalmoides stenophyllus Boiss. [unknown]
- Tragopogon buphthalmoides humilis Boiss. [unknown]
- Tragopogon nervulosus Boiss. [unknown]
- Scorzonera buphthalmoides DC. [unknown]
- Tragopogon brevifolius K.Koch [unknown]
- Tragopogon plantagineus Boiss. & A.Huet [unknown]
Description
Tragopogon buphthalmoides (also called Great Salsify, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and is usually found in grasslands and open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tragopogon buphthalmoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tragopogon buphthalmoides has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tragopogon buphthalmoides is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Tragopogon buphthalmoides
Tragopogon buphthalmoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Tragopogon buphthalmoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tragopogon buphthalmoides?
Tragopogon buphthalmoides
What is the common name of Tragopogon buphthalmoides?
Ox-eye Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Tragopogon buphthalmoides?
It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides
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,
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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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,