Scorzonera glabra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
51287
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rupr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Beitr. Pflanzenk. Russ. Reiches 2: 11 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050616
Common Names
- Scorzonera glabra
- Scorzonera
- Glabra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scorzonera glabra (also called Smooth Viper's-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera glabra is used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scorzonera glabra is yellow, with a single yellow petal and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and a single, yellow flower.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scorzonera glabra is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Scorzonera glabra
Scorzonera glabra is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Scorzonera glabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scorzonera glabra?
Scorzonera glabra
What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera glabra?
It is native to the Mediterranean region.
What are the characteristics of Scorzonera glabra?
It is an herbaceous perennial with long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers.
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-149151: Based on the initial data import
Franz Josef Ruprecht (1814-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rupr.' in the authors string.