Status:
valid
Authors:
Chrtek & Hadač
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 9(1): 95 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042293
Common Names
- Tragopogon kurdistanicus
- Kurdistan Salsify
- Kurdish Salsify
Description
Tragopogon kurdistanicus (also called 'Kurdish salsify' and 'Kurdish goat's beard', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Middle East, and typically grows in rocky and mountainous areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tragopogon kurdistanicus is a species of flowering plant native to the Middle East. It is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tragopogon kurdistanicus has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tragopogon kurdistanicus is a biennial flower that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in moist soil. Division can be done in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Tragopogon kurdistanicus
Tragopogon kurdistanicus can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Texas.
Tragopogon kurdistanicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tragopogon kurdistanicus?
Tragopogon kurdistanicus
What is the common name of Tragopogon kurdistanicus?
Kurdistan Salsify
What is the growth habit of Tragopogon kurdistanicus?
It is a biennial herb with a spreading habit.
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,