Status:
valid
Authors:
Zakirov
Source:
gcc
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Fl. Uzbekistan. vi. 388, 515 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020414
Common Names
- Lanceleaf Serratula
- Serratula lancifolia
- Lanceleaf Saw-wort
Description
Serratula lancifolia (also called Lanceleaf Saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and is characterized by its spiny, yellow flower heads. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Serratula lancifolia 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 fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Serratula lancifolia is a yellow disc floret, about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, about 1 mm in length. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Serratula lancifolia is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the autumn in a warm frame. Division should be done in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Serratula lancifolia
Serratula lancifolia is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in rocky habitats, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Serratula lancifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serratula lancifolia?
Serratula lancifolia
What type of plant is Serratula lancifolia?
It is an annual herb
Where does Serratula lancifolia grow?
It is native to Europe and Asia
Species in the Serratula genus
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,