Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cretaceus
ID:
34976

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: 264 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034305



Common Names

  • Cretan Salsify
  • Goat's Beard
  • Goat's-beard


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Description

Tragopogon cretaceus (also called 'Cretan Salsify', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It typically grows in rocky areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Tragopogon cretaceus is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tragopogon cretaceus is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragopogon cretaceus is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. The seed should be sown in spring or autumn and lightly covered with soil.

Where to Find Tragopogon cretaceus

Tragopogon cretaceus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Tragopogon cretaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tragopogon cretaceus?

Tragopogon cretaceus

What type of plant is Tragopogon cretaceus?

A perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Tragopogon cretaceus?

Grassy areas in Europe

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-13316: Based on the initial data import
Sergei Alekseevich Nikitin (b.1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.Nikitin' in the authors string.