Status:
valid
Authors:
Popov
Source:
gcc
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
M. Popov in Trudy Uzbeksk. Gosud. Univ. ser. 27, 14. 1941
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050252
Common Names
- Tragopogon latifolius
- Salsifí de campo
- Salsifí de prado
Description
Tragopogon latifolius (also called Broadleaf Salsify, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Tragopogon latifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tragopogon latifolius has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tragopogon latifolius is an annual herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a range of soil types. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Tragopogon latifolius
Tragopogon latifolius is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Tragopogon latifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tragopogon latifolius?
Tragopogon latifolius
What is the family of Tragopogon latifolius?
Asteraceae
What is the distribution of Tragopogon latifolius?
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,