Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
boissieri
ID:
38885

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lipsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 22: 293 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038214



Common Names

  • Boissier's Vipersgrass
  • Boissier's Scorzonera
  • Boissier's Viper's Grass


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Description

Scorzonera boissieri (also called Boissier's Vipers-grass, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 50 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to the mountains of Europe. It prefers sunny, dry habitats such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera boissieri is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin ailments, and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera boissieri has yellow flowers with a black centre and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera boissieri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -15°C. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring.

Where to Find Scorzonera boissieri

Scorzonera boissieri is native to the Middle East and can be found in the mountainous regions of Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.

Scorzonera boissieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera boissieri?

Scorzonera boissieri

What is the habitat of Scorzonera boissieri?

Scorzonera boissieri is found in rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.

What is the flowering period of Scorzonera boissieri?

Scorzonera boissieri flowers from June to August.

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,

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