Status:
valid
Authors:
Jacq.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1776
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austriac. (Jacquin) 4: t. 356. 1776
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089937
Common Names
- Scorzonera laciniata
- Laciniate Viper's Grass
- Laciniate Hawkweed
Description
Scorzonera laciniata (also called 'Laciniate Scorzonera', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows in meadows and pastures, reaching up to 40 cm in height. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera laciniata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammations.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scorzonera laciniata is a small, yellow-white, daisy-like flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with narrow, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scorzonera laciniata is a perennial plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in the spring. The plant can be divided every 3-4 years to keep it healthy and vigorous.
Where to Find Scorzonera laciniata
Scorzonera laciniata can be found in Central and Southern Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Scorzonera laciniata FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera laciniata?
Scorzonera laciniata is native to Europe and North Africa.
What is the growth habit of Scorzonera laciniata?
Scorzonera laciniata is a perennial herb that can grow up to 1 meter in height.
What is the average lifespan of Scorzonera laciniata?
Scorzonera laciniata has an average lifespan of 5 to 10 years.
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,