Tragopogon graminifolius
Tragopogon graminifolius, commonly known as Salsify or Grass-leaved Goat's Beard, is a versatile perennial herb valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its nutrient-dense roots, it possesses anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties. This plant serves as a vital botanical resource, offering both nutritional benefits and therapeutic potential in herbal healing.
- Scientific name: Tragopogon graminifolius
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Tragopogon graminifolius, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Asterales. Finally, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and 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, Tragopogon graminifolius, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the grass-leaf sallowcloth or grass-leaved sallowcloth, while in Spanish, it is commonly called sally de hoja de grama. In French, the plant is known as salsifé à feuilles de graminée, and in German, it is referred to as grasblättrige Salsifrau.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution stretching across several distinct regions. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Romania. Its range extends into Central Asia, where it can be found in Turkmenistan. The species is also established within the Caucasus, occurring in both the North Caucasus and the Transcaucasus regions. Finally, its distribution reaches into Western Asia, specifically within the territory of Afghanistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Tragopogon graminifolius, is primarily utilized in herbal applications through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures include the slender, grass-like leaves, the flowering stems, and the distinctive yellow blossoms that characterize the species. Because the medicinal properties are concentrated within these aerial parts, they are typically harvested during the plant's growth period to ensure the presence of active compounds before the life cycle concludes.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Tragopogon graminifolius has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Luteolin, beta-caryophyllene, heneicosane, n-hexadecanoic acid, nonanal.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heneicosane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-hexadecanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nonanal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tragopogon graminifolius has 2 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tragopogon graminifolius has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include colitis, wound healing.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| colitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |