Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
scorpioides
ID:
432774

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bunge) Botsch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 57: 1041 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432106



Common Names

  • Strigosella
  • Scorpioides Star
  • Scorpioides Star Bromeliad


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Synonyms

  • Strigosella multisiliqua (Vassilcz.) Ikonn. [unknown]
  • Dontostemon scorpioides Bunge [unknown]
  • Fedtschenkoa multisiliqua (Vassilcz.) F.Dvořák [unknown]
  • Fedtschenkoa scorpioides (Bunge) F.Dvořák [unknown]
  • Malcolmia multisiliqua Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Malcolmia scorpioides Boiss. [unknown]
  • Torularia karatavica Myrz. & Bajtenov [unknown]
  • Malcolmia contortuplicata curvata Freyn & Sint. [unknown]
  • Malcolmia scorpioides curvata (Freyn & Sint.) Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Neotorularia karatavica (Myrz. & Bajtenov) Czerep. [unknown]
  • Strigosella scorpioides multisiliqua (Vass.) Botsch. [unknown]

Description

Strigosella scorpioides (also called Scorpion Daisy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Africa, and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Strigosella scorpioides is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as houseplants. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strigosella scorpioides is a bright pink bract with yellowish-green petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strigosella scorpioides is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and heat, and can be grown in full sun in cooler climates. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Strigosella scorpioides

Strigosella scorpioides is native to Africa, specifically Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Strigosella scorpioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strigosella scorpioides?

Strigosella scorpioides

What type of plant is Strigosella scorpioides?

Perennial herb

What are the common names of Strigosella scorpioides?

Scorpioid strigosella

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2475277: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
Victor Botchantsev (1910-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Botsch.' in the authors string.