Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pyrenaica
ID:
53829

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gouan) Holub

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 12(3): 307 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053158



Common Names

  • Scorzoneroides pyrenaica
  • Pyrenean Scorzoneroides
  • Pyrenean Hawksbeard


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Description

Scorzoneroides pyrenaica (also called Scorzonera pyrenaica, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a woody stem and leaves that are alternate, lanceolate, and serrate. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzoneroides pyrenaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scorzoneroides pyrenaica sub. cantabrica (Widder) Carlón, M.Laínz, Moreno Mor., Rodr.Berd. & Ó.Sánchez
Scorzoneroides pyrenaica sub. pyrenaica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzoneroides pyrenaica has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons and the first true leaves are lobed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzoneroides pyrenaica is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring or autumn. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to a year. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Scorzoneroides pyrenaica

Scorzoneroides pyrenaica is native to the Pyrenees Mountains in Europe. It can be found in rocky, well-drained soils in areas with full sun.

Scorzoneroides pyrenaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzoneroides pyrenaica?

Scorzoneroides pyrenaica

What is the common name of Scorzoneroides pyrenaica?

Pyrenean scorzonera

What is the family of Scorzoneroides pyrenaica?

Asteraceae

What is the origin of Scorzoneroides pyrenaica?

Europe

What is the growth habit of Scorzoneroides pyrenaica?

Herbaceous perennial

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-151734: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Antoine Gouan (1733-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gouan' in the authors string.