Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
veratrifolia
ID:
119655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fenzl

Source:
gcc

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Flora 26(1): 399 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118984



Common Names

  • Scorzonera
  • Scorzonera Veratrifolia
  • Veratrifolia


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Synonyms

  • Lasiospora candidissima Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Lasiospora veratrifolia Walp. [unknown]

Description

Scorzonera veratrifolia (also called False scorzonera, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean. It has yellow flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It typically grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera veratrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scorzonera veratrifolia is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera veratrifolia is an evergreen perennial native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Scorzonera veratrifolia

Scorzonera veratrifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Scorzonera veratrifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera veratrifolia?

Scorzonera veratrifolia

What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera veratrifolia?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What are the common uses of Scorzonera veratrifolia?

Medicinal, ornamental, and timber

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-80290: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.