Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sch.Bip.) Greuter & Talavera
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 36(2): 691 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058020
Common Names
- Salzmann's Hawkweed
- Scorzoneroides salzmannii
- Hawkweed
Description
Scorzoneroides salzmannii (also called 'Salzmann's Scorzonera', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a single stem with alternate, lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzoneroides salzmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scorzoneroides salzmannii has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters on the top of the plant's stem. The seed is small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scorzoneroides salzmannii 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 salzmannii
Scorzoneroides salzmannii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Scorzoneroides salzmannii FAQ
What is the common name of Scorzoneroides salzmannii?
Salzmann's Scorzoneroides
What is the natural habitat of Scorzoneroides salzmannii?
It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, stony slopes, and rocky hillsides.
What are the uses of Scorzoneroides salzmannii?
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,