Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Petrovič
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1882
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Petrovič, Fl. Agr. Nyss. 1882. 523 1882
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040600
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Tragopogon pterodes
- Winged Salsify
- Salsify
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Tragopogon pterodes (also called Winged Salsify, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It is characterized by its long, winged stems and small yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Tragopogon pterodes is a drought-tolerant plant that is used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The Tragopogon pterodes flower is a small, yellow flower with a white center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Tragopogon pterodes is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or early summer and planting them in moist, well-drained soil. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer and should be lightly covered with soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Tragopogon pterodes
                        
                            Tragopogon pterodes is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Tragopogon pterodes FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Tragopogon pterodes?
Tragopogon pterodes
What is the common name of Tragopogon pterodes?
Winged Salsify
What is the natural habitat of Tragopogon pterodes?
It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,