Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
soltisiorum
ID:
57924

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mavrodiev

Source:
gcc

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Novon 18(2): 229 (-232; figs. 1-2) (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057253



Common Names

  • Tragopogon soltisiorum
  • Soltisiorum
  • Tragopogon


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Synonyms

  • Tragopogon soltisiorum soltisiorum [unknown]

Description

Tragopogon soltisiorum (also called 'Goat's Beard', 'Yellow Salsify' and 'Western Salsify', among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tragopogon soltisiorum is used as an ornamental plant and can be used for soil erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tragopogon soltisiorum var. latifolius Mavrodiev

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tragopogon soltisiorum is a yellow-orange composite flower head, composed of many small disc florets surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragopogon soltisiorum is a perennial herb native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the stem tips and root them in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Tragopogon soltisiorum

Tragopogon soltisiorum can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Tragopogon soltisiorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tragopogon soltisiorum?

Tragopogon soltisiorum

What is the common name of Tragopogon soltisiorum?

Soltis' Goat's Beard

What is the habitat of Tragopogon soltisiorum?

Tragopogon soltisiorum is found in dry, open areas, such as roadsides and grasslands.

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-155934: Based on the initial data import
Yevgueni Mavrodiev (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mavrodiev' in the authors string.