Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sericeo-lanata
ID:
87502

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bunge) Krasch. & Lipsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. 1934, n. s. xliii. 141

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086831



Common Names

  • Silky Scorzonera
  • Silky Daisy
  • Silky Daisy Bush


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Synonyms

  • Scorzonera rubro-violacea Godwinski [unknown]
  • Scorzonera oxiana Popov [unknown]
  • Scorzonera tuberosa sericeo-lanata Bunge [unknown]

Description

Scorzonera sericeo-lanata (also called 'Silky Scorzonera' or 'Silky Scorzonera Plant', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has thin, wiry stems with small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera sericeo-lanata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its root is edible and can be used in salads or cooked. It is also used to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and to reduce fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scorzonera sericeo-lanata is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow, lanceolate leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera sericeo-lanata is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a mix of sand and peat moss. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Scorzonera sericeo-lanata

Scorzonera sericeo-lanata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in France, Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Scorzonera sericeo-lanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera sericeo-lanata?

Scorzonera sericeo-lanata

What is the common name of Scorzonera sericeo-lanata?

Silky-woolly scorzonera

What is the family of Scorzonera sericeo-lanata?

Asteraceae

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-43212: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
Sergey Yulievich Lipschitz (1905-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipsch.' in the authors string.
Hippolit Mikhailovich Krascheninnikov (1884-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasch.' in the authors string.