Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
1319761

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Duran & Aksoy

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Candollea 66(2): 354 (353-359; figs., m (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332215



Common Names

  • Scorzonera Coriacea
  • Viper's Grass
  • Coriaceous Viper's Grass


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Description

Scorzonera coriacea (also called Black Salsify, Viper's Grass, and Viper's Herb, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in sunny locations.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scorzonera coriacea is a yellow-greenish color and is about 1 cm long. The seed is a small, black, oblong shape and the seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera coriacea is an easy-to-grow perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be used for propagation.

Where to Find Scorzonera coriacea

Scorzonera coriacea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Scorzonera coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera coriacea?

Scorzonera coriacea

What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera coriacea?

Scorzonera coriacea is found in the deserts of Egypt.

What is the flowering season of Scorzonera coriacea?

Scorzonera coriacea flowers in the spring season.

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

Ahmet Duran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Duran' in the authors string.
Ahmet Aksoy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aksoy' in the authors string.