Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Singh
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Forest Fl. Srinagar : 123 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090307
Common Names
- Kashmirian Goat's Beard
- Kashmir Goat's Beard
- Kashmir Salsify
Description
Tragopogon kashmirianus (also called Kashmir Goat's Beard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Tragopogon kashmirianus 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 kashmirianus 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tragopogon kashmirianus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Tragopogon kashmirianus
Tragopogon kashmirianus is native to India and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Tragopogon kashmirianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tragopogon kashmirianus?
Tragopogon kashmirianus
What is the common name of Tragopogon kashmirianus?
Kashmir Goat's Beard
What is the family of Tragopogon kashmirianus?
Asteraceae
Where is Tragopogon kashmirianus found?
Himalayas
What is the height of Tragopogon kashmirianus?
30–90 cm
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,