Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maire) Greuter & Talavera
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 36(2): 691 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058058
Common Names
- Scorzoneroides oraria
- Common Sow-thistle
- Annual Sow-thistle
Description
Scorzoneroides oraria (also called common hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzoneroides oraria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scorzoneroides oraria has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scorzoneroides oraria is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Scorzoneroides oraria
Scorzoneroides oraria is native to Europe and can be found in grassy areas.
Scorzoneroides oraria FAQ
What is the common name of Scorzoneroides oraria?
Oraria Scorzoneroides
What is the natural habitat of Scorzoneroides oraria?
It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, stony slopes, and rocky hillsides.
What are the uses of Scorzoneroides oraria?
It is used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used in herbal medicine.
Species in the Scorzoneroides genus
Scorzoneroides pseudotaraxaci,
Scorzoneroides rilaensis,
Scorzoneroides atlantica,
Scorzoneroides autumnalis,
Scorzoneroides cichoriacea,
Scorzoneroides muelleri,
Scorzoneroides microcephala,
Scorzoneroides hispidula,
Scorzoneroides duboisii,
Scorzoneroides pyrenaica,
Scorzoneroides montana,
Scorzoneroides laciniata,
Scorzoneroides kralikii,
Scorzoneroides palisiae,
Scorzoneroides garnironii,
Scorzoneroides salzmannii,
Scorzoneroides oraria,
Scorzoneroides simplex,
Scorzoneroides carpetana,
Scorzoneroides nevadensis,
Scorzoneroides crocea,
Scorzoneroides helvetica,
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,