Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
colchicus
ID:
21245

Status:
valid

Authors:
Albov ex Grossh.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Fl. Kavkaza [Grossheim] 4: 232. 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020574

Common Names

  • Tragopogon colchicus
  • Colchican Salsify
  • Goat's Beard

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Description

Tragopogon colchicus (also called Colchian Salsify, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its stems are covered in long, white hairs. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tragopogon colchicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal herb for treating skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tragopogon colchicus is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragopogon colchicus is a perennial that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult.

Where to Find Tragopogon colchicus

Tragopogon colchicus is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia. It can be found in dry, open meadows and grasslands, often at elevations between 500 and 1,500 meters above sea level.

Tragopogon colchicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tragopogon colchicus?

Tragopogon colchicus

What are the common names of Tragopogon colchicus?

Colchian Salsify

What is the natural habitat of Tragopogon colchicus?

Tragopogon colchicus is native to the Caucasus region.

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

Aleksandr Grossheim (1888-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grossh.' in the authors string.
Nikolai Mikhailovich Albov (1866-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Albov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:255974-1: Based on the initial data import