Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
leonidae
ID:
20561

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
42 1973

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019890



Common Names

  • Tragopogon
  • Goat's Beard
  • Salsify


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Description

Tragopogon leonidae (also called the Lion's-beard Salsify, among many other common names) is a biennial herb that grows to a height of 30-90 cm. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woods. It has a stout stem and narrow leaves that are up to 10 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Tragopogon leonidae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tragopogon leonidae has small, yellow flowers with yellow centres. Its seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragopogon leonidae 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 can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn and by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Tragopogon leonidae

Tragopogon leonidae is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece.

Tragopogon leonidae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tragopogon leonidae?

Tragopogon leonidae

What is the common name of Tragopogon leonidae?

Lion's beard

What type of plant is Tragopogon leonidae?

Herb

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