Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
dubius
ID:
123263

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scop.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1772

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carniol. 2: 95 (1772)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122592



Common Names

  • Tragopogon dubius
  • Goat's Beard
  • Salsify


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Description

Tragopogon dubius (also called Salsify, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a biennial herb, growing to a height of up to 1.5 m. It is native to Europe, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tragopogon dubius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is a low-maintenance plant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tragopogon dubius sub. desertorum (Lindem.) Tzvelev
Tragopogon dubius sub. major (Jacq.) Vollm.
Tragopogon dubius sub. dubius

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tragopogon dubius has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragopogon dubius is a fast-growing, biennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Tragopogon dubius

Tragopogon dubius can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Tragopogon dubius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tragopogon dubius?

Tragopogon dubius

What is the family of Tragopogon dubius?

Asteraceae

Where is Tragopogon dubius found?

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

IPNI record: 255993-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001316404
Giovanni Antonio Scopoli (1723-1788): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scop.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:255993-1: Based on the initial data import