Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
oligolepis
ID:
1696

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hartvig & Strid

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 108(2-3): 312 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001025



Common Names

  • Tragopogon
  • Oligolepis
  • Few-scaled Goat's Beard


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Description

Tragopogon oligolepis (also called Few-scaled Goat's Beard, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are linear and have a few scales. The flowers are yellow and have five petals. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tragopogon oligolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tragopogon oligolepis has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragopogon oligolepis is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sandy soils in the southwestern United States. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Cuttings can also be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Tragopogon oligolepis

Tragopogon oligolepis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is most commonly found in Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Tragopogon oligolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tragopogon oligolepis?

Tragopogon oligolepis

What is the common name of Tragopogon oligolepis?

Few-scaled Salsify

What is the natural habitat of Tragopogon oligolepis?

Grassy meadows and open woodlands in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-100975: Based on the initial data import
Per Hartvig (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hartvig' in the authors string.
Arne Strid (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strid' in the authors string.