Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hayekii
ID:
27086

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Soó) I.Richardson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 71(4): 270 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026415



Common Names

  • Tragopogon Hayekii
  • Hayek's Salsify
  • Hayek's Goatsbeard


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Synonyms

  • Tragopogon pratensis hayekii (Soó) Ciocîrlan [unknown]
  • Tragopogon transsilvanicus Hayek [unknown]

Description

Tragopogon hayekii (also called Hayek's Salsify, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils in desert scrub, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tragopogon hayekii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tragopogon hayekii is a yellow-white disc flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragopogon hayekii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot and lightly covered with soil. Division of the clumps should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Tragopogon hayekii

Tragopogon hayekii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Greece, Italy, and Spain.

Tragopogon hayekii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tragopogon hayekii?

Tragopogon hayekii

What is the common name of Tragopogon hayekii?

Hayek's Tragopogon

What is the natural habitat of Tragopogon hayekii?

It is found in dry areas of Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria.

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-125523: Based on the initial data import
Károly Rezső Soó (1903-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soó' in the authors string.
Ian Bertram Kay Richardson (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Richardson' in the authors string.