Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 7: 8 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031067
Common Names
- Scorzonera subaphylla
- Subaphyllous Viper's Grass
- Subaphyllous Blackwort
Description
Scorzonera subaphylla (also called Small-Leaved Scorzonera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sandy soils and on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera subaphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scorzonera subaphylla has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scorzonera subaphylla is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings, and requires little maintenance. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Scorzonera subaphylla
Scorzonera subaphylla is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Scorzonera subaphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scorzonera subaphylla?
Scorzonera subaphylla
What is the common name of Scorzonera subaphylla?
Subaphyllous Viper's Grass
Where is Scorzonera subaphylla found?
Scorzonera subaphylla is found in Europe and North Africa
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,