Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
porrifolius
ID:
92370

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 789 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091699



Common Names

  • Porrifolius Salsify
  • Porrifolius Goatsbeard
  • Porrifolius Oysterplant


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Synonyms

  • Tragopogon porrifolius porrifolius [unknown]
  • Tragopogon porrifolius cupani (Guss.) Fiori [unknown]
  • Tragopogon porrifolius porrifolius [unknown]

Description

Tragopogon porrifolius (also called Salsify, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides, and has long, narrow leaves and purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tragopogon porrifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tragopogon porrifolius sub. australis Nyman
Tragopogon porrifolius sub. cupanii (Guss. ex DC.) I.Richardson
Tragopogon porrifolius sub. eriospermus (Ten.) Greuter
Tragopogon porrifolius sub. porrifolius
Tragopogon porrifolius sub. macrocephalus (Pomel) Batt.
Tragopogon porrifolius sub. abbreviatus (Boiss.) Coșkunç. & Gültepe

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tragopogon porrifolius is yellow and shaped like a daisy. The seed is a small, black, round nutlet. The seedlings are small and have two or three oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragopogon porrifolius is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated through division or cuttings. When propagating through division, the plant should be divided in the spring or fall. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer. The plant should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Tragopogon porrifolius

Tragopogon porrifolius can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Tragopogon porrifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tragopogon porrifolius?

Tragopogon porrifolius

What is the common name of Tragopogon porrifolius?

Salsify

What is the habitat of Tragopogon porrifolius?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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