Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
microcalathia
ID:
42015

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rech.f.) Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. xcviii. 248 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041344



Common Names

  • Black Salsify
  • Viper's Grass
  • Small-flowered Viper's Grass


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Synonyms

  • Scorzonera tortuosissima microcalathia Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera mollis microcalanthia (Rech.f.) Parsa [unknown]

Description

Scorzonera microcalathia (also called Small-flowered Black-salsify, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a fleshy stem and lance-shaped leaves. It typically grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera microcalathia is an ornamental plant that is often used in rock gardens and as a groundcover. It can also be used to attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scorzonera microcalathia is a yellow, daisy-like flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera microcalathia is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment, and divisions should be taken from the root clumps and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Scorzonera microcalathia

Scorzonera microcalathia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Spain, Italy, Greece, and other parts of the Mediterranean.

Scorzonera microcalathia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera microcalathia?

Scorzonera microcalathia

What is the common name of Scorzonera microcalathia?

Small-flowered Scorzonera

What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera microcalathia?

It is found in dry grasslands and stony slopes in 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