Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
scoparius
ID:
31347

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.A.Nikitin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 7: 262 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030676



Common Names

  • Tragopogon scoparius
  • Sheep's-beard
  • Goat's-beard


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Synonyms

  • Tragopogon scoparius S.A.Nikitin ex Artemczuk [unknown]

Description

Tragopogon scoparius (also called Scotch Salsify, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Europe. It has a woody stem and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Tragopogon scoparius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tragopogon scoparius has yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragopogon scoparius can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Tragopogon scoparius

Tragopogon scoparius is found in the grasslands of Europe.

Tragopogon scoparius FAQ

What is the common name of Tragopogon scoparius?

Tragopogon Scoparius is commonly known as Scotch Salsify

What is the growth rate of Tragopogon scoparius?

Tragopogon Scoparius has a slow to moderate growth rate

What is the preferred soil type for Tragopogon scoparius?

Tragopogon Scoparius prefers well-drained, sandy soil

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,

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