Status:
valid
Authors:
Sosn.apud S.Kuthath.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 16: 98 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121073
Common Names
- Goatsbeard
- Salsify
- Jack-go-to-bed-at-noon
Description
Tragopogon serotinus (also called Late Salsify, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It typically grows to a height of 0.6-1.2 m and has a hairy stem with grey-green leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Tragopogon serotinus is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tragopogon serotinus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tragopogon serotinus is an annual plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Tragopogon serotinus
Tragopogon serotinus is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
Tragopogon serotinus FAQ
What is the growth habit of Tragopogon serotinus?
Tragopogon serotinus is an annual herb with a prostrate growth habit.
What is the native range of Tragopogon serotinus?
Tragopogon serotinus is native to the Mediterranean region.
What is the flower color of Tragopogon serotinus?
The flowers of Tragopogon serotinus are yellow.
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,