Tragopogon
Tragopogon, commonly known as goat's beard or salsify, is a versatile genus of flowering plants in the Asteraceae family. Renowned for its striking, dandelion-like blooms, these resilient herbs offer both ornamental beauty and nutritional value, with certain species serving as edible roots rich in inulin for medicinal use.
- Scientific name: Tragopogon
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, placing it in the family Asteraceae. Finally, the medicinal species is identified by 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, belonging to the genus Tragopogon, is known by various names across different languages and regions. In Russian, it is referred to as Козлобородник, while in French, it is commonly called Salsifis. In Chinese, the genus is identified as 婆罗门参属, and in German, it goes by the name Bocksbärte. Additionally, in Swedish, it is known as Haverrotssläktet.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Козлобородник | Wikidata |
| fr | Salsifis | Wikidata |
| zh | 婆罗门参属 | Wikidata |
| de | Bocksbärte | Wikidata |
| sv | Haverrotssläktet | Wikidata |
| csb | Kòzobard | Wikidata |
| lt | Pūtelis | Wikidata |
| pl | Kozibród | Wikidata |
| io | Salsifio | Wikidata |
| az | Yemlik | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Tragopogon, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several Northern European territories. It can be found growing naturally within the borders of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The range of this medicinal species also includes the coastal and inland areas of Norway. Consequently, these five nations represent the primary geographical locations for this plant in the northern region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Activities
Tragopogon has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antitumor, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tragopogon has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anoxia, cancer, constipation, fatigue, wound-healing.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anoxia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| constipation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatigue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound-healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |