Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 11: 47 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009806
Common Names
- Coelesyriacus Goat's Beard
- Tragopogon Coelesyriacus
- Coelesyriacus Tragopogon
Synonyms
- Tragopogon crocifolius Sm. [unknown]
- Tragopogon dshimilensis K.Koch [unknown]
- Tragopogon claviculatus S.A.Nikitin [unknown]
- Tragopogon longirostris longirostris [unknown]
- Tragopogon longirostris brachyphyllus Boiss. [unknown]
- Tragopogon australis Bourg. ex Nyman [unknown]
- Tragopogon orgyalis Reut. [unknown]
- Tragopogon porrifolius longirostris (Sch.Bip.) Greuter [unknown]
- Tragopogon krascheninnikovii S.A.Nikitin [unknown]
- Tragopogon longirostris Bischoff ex Sch.Bip. [unknown]
Description
Tragopogon coelesyriacus (also called Jerusalem Star, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to the Middle East and grows in dry grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tragopogon coelesyriacus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tragopogon coelesyriacus is a small yellow flower head, with many small florets. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tragopogon coelesyriacus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or autumn and replant in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Tragopogon coelesyriacus
Tragopogon coelesyriacus is native to the Middle East and can be found in the wild in Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria.
Tragopogon coelesyriacus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tragopogon coelesyriacus?
Tragopogon coelesyriacus
What is the family of Tragopogon coelesyriacus?
Asteraceae
Where is Tragopogon coelesyriacus found?
Syria
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,