Scorzonera longiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longiana
ID:
20534
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sümbül
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 48(1): 35 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019863
Common Names
- Long's Viper's Grass
- Long's Scorzonera
- Long's Vipergrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scorzonera longiana (also called Long-leaved Viper's Grass, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with yellow flowers and a deep taproot. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera longiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas and infusions. It has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scorzonera longiana is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are thin and have a rosette shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scorzonera longiana is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Scorzonera longiana
Scorzonera longiana can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Scorzonera longiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scorzonera longiana?
Scorzonera longiana
What is the common name of Scorzonera longiana?
Long's Viper's Grass
What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera longiana?
Grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes
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-119203: Based on the initial data import
Hüseyin Sümbül (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sümbül' in the authors string.