Tragopogon meskheticus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meskheticus
ID:
136842
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuth.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 17: 34 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136171
Common Names
- Tragopogon Meskheticus
- Meskhetian Salsify
- Goat's Beard
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tragopogon meskheticus (also called Meskhetian Salsify, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to the Caucasus region and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has deeply lobed leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Tragopogon meskheticus is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tragopogon meskheticus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tragopogon meskheticus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Tragopogon meskheticus
Tragopogon meskheticus is native to Mexico and can be found in dry and semi-dry habitats. It is also found in the southwestern United States, including Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.
Tragopogon meskheticus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tragopogon meskheticus?
Tragopogon meskheticus
What is the family of Tragopogon meskheticus?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Tragopogon meskheticus?
Caucasus
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-96890: Based on the initial data import
Schushana Ilyinichna Kutateladze (b.1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuth.' in the authors string.