Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
castellanus
ID:
90950

Status:
valid

Authors:
Levier

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Deux Excurs. Bot. : 26

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090279



Common Names

  • Tragopogon castellanus
  • Castle Dandelion
  • Castle Goat's-Beard


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Description

Tragopogon castellanus (also called Castilian Salsify, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tragopogon castellanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tragopogon castellanus is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragopogon castellanus is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Tragopogon castellanus requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought and frost.

Where to Find Tragopogon castellanus

Tragopogon castellanus is found in the Mediterranean region.

Tragopogon castellanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tragopogon castellanus?

Tragopogon castellanus

What is the family of Tragopogon castellanus?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Tragopogon castellanus?

Castilian Salsify

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-46566: Based on the initial data import
Emilio Levier (1839-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levier' in the authors string.