Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
rupicola
ID:
115357

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hausskn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Ver. Jena 9: 17. 1891

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114686



Common Names

  • Rupicola Scorzonera
  • Scorzonera
  • Rupicola


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Description

Scorzonera rupicola (also called 'Rocky Scorzonera', 'Scorzonera', and 'Viper's Grass', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It is commonly found in rocky areas, cliffs and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera rupicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as an edible plant and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scorzonera rupicola is a yellow-orange color with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera rupicola is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year. It can be pruned back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Scorzonera rupicola

Scorzonera rupicola can be found in rocky areas in the Mediterranean region, including in parts of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Scorzonera rupicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera rupicola?

Scorzonera rupicola

What is the common name of Scorzonera rupicola?

Rocky Vipers-grass

What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera rupicola?

Rocky slopes and disturbed sites

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,

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