Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
phaeopappa
ID:
85704

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 764 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085033



Common Names

  • Viper's Grass
  • Black Salsify
  • Oyster Plant


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Description

Scorzonera phaeopappa (also called Black Scorzonera, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a yellow flower head. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera phaeopappa is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Yellow, small, clustered in heads. Seed: Small, black, shiny, and smooth. Seedlings: Covered with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera phaeopappa is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Scorzonera phaeopappa

Scorzonera phaeopappa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky and sandy soils.

Scorzonera phaeopappa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera phaeopappa?

Scorzonera phaeopappa

What is the family of Scorzonera phaeopappa?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Scorzonera phaeopappa?

Dark-leaved Scorzonera

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-41452: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.