Tragopogon porrifolius
Salsify
Tragopogon porrifolius, commonly known as Salsify or Purple Salsify, is a versatile perennial herb prized for both culinary and medicinal uses. Rich in inulin, it supports digestive health and blood sugar regulation. Traditionally, its roots have been utilized to nourish the body and manage various inflammatory conditions effectively.
- Scientific name: Tragopogon porrifolius
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Tragopogon porrifolius, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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 porrifolius, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Poland, it is called Kozibród porolistny, while in the Basque Country, it is known as Terebuzu. French speakers call it salsifis cultivé, and in Russia, it is identified as Козлобородник порреелфистный. Additionally, in Catalan, the plant is commonly called salsifí.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Kozibród porolistny | Wikidata |
| eu | Terebuzu | Wikidata |
| fr | Salsifis cultivé | Wikidata |
| ru | Козлобородник пореелистный | Wikidata |
| ca | salsifí | Wikidata |
| fi | kaurajuuri | Wikidata |
| de | Haferwurzel | Wikidata |
| nl | Paarse morgenster | Wikidata |
| sv | Äkta haverrot | Wikidata |
| el | Λαγόχορτο | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is noted within the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving into Middle Europe, the species can be found spanning across Germany and the Czechia-Slovakia region. Its distribution also extends to Southwestern Europe, specifically reaching the Baleares islands. Together, these locations demonstrate the plant's ability to inhabit various European environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
Activities
Tragopogon porrifolius has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tragopogon porrifolius has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |