Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
albicaulis
ID:
96443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
gcc

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. China Bor. : 40 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095772



Common Names

  • Black Salsify
  • Black Oyster Plant
  • Viper's Grass


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Synonyms

  • Piptopogon macrospermus C.A.Mey. ex Turcz. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera macrosperma Turcz. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera macrosperma macrosperma [unknown]
  • Scorzonera macrorhyncha James [unknown]
  • Achyroseris macrosperma Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Achyroseris albicaulis (Bunge) Kamelin & Tagaev [unknown]
  • Scorzonera albicaulis albicaulis [unknown]
  • Scorzonera albicaulis albicaulis [unknown]
  • Scorzonera albicaulis albicaulis [unknown]
  • Achyroseris macrospermum Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera radiata linearifolia H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera albicaulis macrosperma (C.A.Mey. ex Turcz.) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera albicaulis macrosperma (Turcz. ex DC.) Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera macrosperma angustifolia Debeaux [unknown]
  • Scorzonera albicaulis rosea Nakai [unknown]
  • Scorzonera macrosperma Turcz. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera albicaulis flavescens Nakai [unknown]

Description

Scorzonera albicaulis (also called White-Stemmed Scorzonera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grasslands, scrub, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera albicaulis is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera albicaulis has yellow flowers with a small head of disc florets. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera albicaulis is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be used, but they may not come true to type.

Where to Find Scorzonera albicaulis

Scorzonera albicaulis is native to the Mediterranean region.

Scorzonera albicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera albicaulis?

Scorzonera albicaulis

What is the common name of Scorzonera albicaulis?

Albicaulis Scorzonera

What type of plant is Scorzonera albicaulis?

Herbaceous perennial

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-51946: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.