Status:
valid
Authors:
Jacq.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1786
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Rar. 1: 16, t. 158. 1781-1786; Mis
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035404
Common Names
- Wavy Tragopogon
- Wavy Salsify
- Wavy Goatsbeard
Description
Tragopogon undulatus (also called Long-beaked Salsify, among many other common names) is an annual plant with long, narrow leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Tragopogon undulatus is a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, sore throat, and other ailments. It is also used as a food source and as a decorative plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tragopogon undulatus is a small, yellow-green head of disc florets. The seed is a small, black achene with a pappus. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tragopogon undulatus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best propagated by seed or division in spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Tragopogon undulatus
Tragopogon undulatus can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides in Europe and North America.
Tragopogon undulatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tragopogon undulatus?
Tragopogon undulatus
What is the common name of Tragopogon undulatus?
Wavy Goat's Beard
What type of plant is Tragopogon undulatus?
Perennial
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,