Status:
valid
Authors:
Artemczuk
Source:
gcc
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Trav. Inst. Bot., Univ. Etat Kharkov 2: 51. 1937
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006971
Common Names
- Tragopogon tanaiticus
- Tanaitic Salsify
- Tanaitic Goat's Beard
Synonyms
- Tragopogon donetzicus Artemczuk [unknown]
- Tragopogon ruthenicus tanaiticus (Artemczuk) C.Regel [unknown]
- Tragopogon ruthenicus donetzicus (Artemczuk) I.Richardson [unknown]
Description
Tragopogon tanaiticus (also called Tanaitic Salsify, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other open, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tragopogon tanaiticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and other beneficial wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tragopogon tanaiticus is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tragopogon tanaiticus can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Place the pot in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate within 10-14 days.
Where to Find Tragopogon tanaiticus
Tragopogon tanaiticus is native to the Middle East and can be found in Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.
Tragopogon tanaiticus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tragopogon tanaiticus?
Tragopogon tanaiticus
What is the common name of Tragopogon tanaiticus?
Tanaitic salsify
What is the natural habitat of Tragopogon tanaiticus?
It is native to Europe and Asia.
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,