Tragopogon graminifolius

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Tragopogon iranicus
• Tragopogon khorasanicus
• Leontodon talyschensis
• Tragopogon caucasicus
• Tragopogon talyschensis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Tragopogon graminifolius is characterized by its preference for open and semi-open landscapes, primarily inhabiting meadows and shrubberies where it can access sufficient sunlight and space for growth. This species typically thrives at a mean elevation of 900 m AMSL, occupying specific altitudinal niches that support its developmental requirements within these diverse vegetative communities.

Elevational range mean:

900 m AMSL

Habitat :

meadows, shrubberies

Life history

The life history of Tragopogon graminifolius is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural development and survival strategy, it is classified as a hemicryptophyte, a life form where the perennating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or organic debris during unfavorable periods. This hemicryptophytic nature facilitates its ability to regrow annually from these protected buds, ensuring long-term establishment within its ecological niche.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Tragopogon graminifolius is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb. The plant typically reaches a height ranging from a minimum of 0.2 m to a maximum of 0.9 m. It functions as an independent organism, exhibiting no parasitic tendencies during its life cycle.

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.9 m

Plant height min:

0.2 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Tragopogon graminifolius is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering period that dictates its reproductive cycle. The flowering process typically commences in April, marking the beginning of its reproductive phase. This period of bloom continues through the spring and into the early summer, eventually reaching its conclusion in June. While the timing can be variable depending on environmental conditions, the core window of floral activity is concentrated within these months, facilitating the pollination necessary for the plant's life cycle.

Flowering time :

Apr

Flowering time :

Jun

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Tragopogon graminifolius has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, HENEICOSANE, NONANAL, luteolin, n-Hexadecanoic acid.

BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE

1. Natural product communications

HENEICOSANE

1. Natural product communications

NONANAL

1. Natural product communications

luteolin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

n-Hexadecanoic acid

1. Natural product communications

Activities

Tragopogon graminifolius has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial.

Antioxidant

1. Pharmaceutical biology
2. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine
3. Natural product communications

Antimicrobial

1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine

Medicinal Uses

Tragopogon graminifolius has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include colitis, wound healing.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations