Scorzonera incisa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incisa
ID:
134984
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 119 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134313
Common Names
- Incisa Scorzonera
- Viper's Grass
- Black Salsify
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scorzonera incisa (also called 'Cutleaf Scorzonera', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and deeply incised leaves. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera incisa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Scorzonera incisa are yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scorzonera incisa is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by division in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Scorzonera incisa
Scorzonera incisa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Scorzonera incisa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scorzonera incisa?
Scorzonera incisa
What type of plant is Scorzonera incisa?
It is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.
Where is Scorzonera incisa found?
It is native to the Mediterranean region.
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-95104: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.