Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
subacaulis
ID:
84369

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Regel) Lipsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. 1933, n. s. xlii. 160, cum de

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083698



Common Names

  • Black Salsify
  • Scorzonera
  • Viper's Grass


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Description

Scorzonera subacaulis (also called Subacaulis Viper's Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas and on rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera subacaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scorzonera subacaulis is yellow and has a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera subacaulis is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or division, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a range of soil types.

Where to Find Scorzonera subacaulis

Scorzonera subacaulis is a species of viper's grass found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.

Scorzonera subacaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera subacaulis?

Scorzonera subacaulis

What is the common name of Scorzonera subacaulis?

Short-stemmed Vipers Bugloss

What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera subacaulis?

Grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas

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-40171: Based on the initial data import
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Sergey Yulievich Lipschitz (1905-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipsch.' in the authors string.