Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
6412

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Boiss., Fl. Orient. 3. 1875. 769 1875

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005741



Common Names

  • Scorzonera Acuminata
  • Acuminata Viper's Grass
  • Acuminata Viper's-grass


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Description

Scorzonera acuminata (also called Black salsify, Viper's grass, and Viper's herb, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East. It has a long, thin, black root and deeply divided leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera acuminata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are black and oval-shaped, and its seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a hairy texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera acuminata is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Scorzonera acuminata

Scorzonera acuminata is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in the countries of France, Spain, and Italy.

Scorzonera acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera acuminata?

Scorzonera acuminata

What type of plant is Scorzonera acuminata?

It is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera acuminata?

It is found in dry, sandy soils

Species in the Scorzonera genus

Scorzonera aucheriana, Scorzonera safievii, Scorzonera racemosa, Scorzonera musili, Scorzonera transiliensis, Scorzonera bracteosa, Scorzonera acuminata, Scorzonera koelpinioides, Scorzonera intricata, Scorzonera aytatchii, Scorzonera mariovoensis, Scorzonera davisii, Scorzonera mollis, Scorzonera hissariae, Scorzonera hirsuta, Scorzonera ramosissima, Scorzonera gorovanica, Scorzonera raddeana, Scorzonera filifolia, Scorzonera joharchii, Scorzonera inaequiscapa, Scorzonera austriaca, Scorzonera pisidica, Scorzonera tragopogonoides, Scorzonera longiana, Scorzonera paradoxa, Scorzonera cinerea, Scorzonera pygmaea, Scorzonera tenuisecta, Scorzonera hieraciifolia, Scorzonera acanthoclada, Scorzonera seidlitzii, Scorzonera renzii, Scorzonera grubovii, Scorzonera mirabilis, Scorzonera luristanica, Scorzonera kandavanica, Scorzonera eriophora, Scorzonera ikonnikovii, Scorzonera scyria, Scorzonera subaphylla, Scorzonera reverchonii, Scorzonera albicans, Scorzonera pulchra, Scorzonera crassicaulis, Scorzonera adilii, Scorzonera yemensis, Scorzonera iliensis, Scorzonera troodea, Scorzonera sinensis,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:243042-1: Based on the initial data import