Tragopogon coloratus
Tragopogon coloratus, commonly known as the Colorado goatsbeard, is a resilient perennial herb native to western North American prairies. Renowned for its striking, dandelion-like yellow blooms, this botanical treasure is valued in ethnobotany for its diverse therapeutic properties, offering potential medicinal benefits within its nutrient-rich, fibrous root systems.
- Scientific name: Tragopogon coloratus
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Tragopogon coloratus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, following the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae within the genus Tragopogon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tragopogon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Tragopogon coloratus, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is most frequently called the Colorado goat's beard, while in Spanish, it is known as barba de cabra de Colorado.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several distinct regions. It can be found growing within the Caucasus, particularly throughout the Transcaucasus area. Additionally, its presence extends into Western Asia where it inhabits various landscapes. Specifically, it is documented to grow in the country of Iran. Finally, the distribution includes the territory of Türkiye within Western Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tragopogon coloratus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |