Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
acanthoclada
ID:
25857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 6, 16: 333 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025186

Common Names

  • Scorzonera acanthoclada
  • Scorzonera
  • Acanthoclada

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Description

Scorzonera acanthoclada (also called Spiny-headed scorzonera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has a hairy stem and small yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera acanthoclada has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera acanthoclada has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round, with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera acanthoclada is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Scorzonera acanthoclada

Scorzonera acanthoclada is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Scorzonera acanthoclada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera acanthoclada?

Scorzonera acanthoclada

What is the common name of Scorzonera acanthoclada?

Spiny salsify

What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera acanthoclada?

Dry, open, disturbed areas

Species in the Scorzonera genus

Scorzonera aucheriana, Scorzonera safievii, Scorzonera racemosa, Scorzonera musili, Scorzonera transiliensis, Scorzonera bracteosa, Scorzonera acuminata, Scorzonera koelpinioides, Scorzonera intricata, Scorzonera aytatchii, Scorzonera mariovoensis, Scorzonera davisii, Scorzonera mollis, Scorzonera hissariae, Scorzonera hirsuta, Scorzonera ramosissima, Scorzonera gorovanica, Scorzonera raddeana, Scorzonera filifolia, Scorzonera joharchii, Scorzonera inaequiscapa, Scorzonera austriaca, Scorzonera pisidica, Scorzonera tragopogonoides, Scorzonera longiana, Scorzonera paradoxa, Scorzonera cinerea, Scorzonera pygmaea, Scorzonera tenuisecta, Scorzonera hieraciifolia, Scorzonera acanthoclada, Scorzonera seidlitzii, Scorzonera renzii, Scorzonera grubovii, Scorzonera mirabilis, Scorzonera luristanica, Scorzonera kandavanica, Scorzonera eriophora, Scorzonera ikonnikovii, Scorzonera scyria, Scorzonera subaphylla, Scorzonera reverchonii, Scorzonera albicans, Scorzonera pulchra, Scorzonera crassicaulis, Scorzonera adilii, Scorzonera yemensis, Scorzonera iliensis, Scorzonera troodea, Scorzonera sinensis,

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,

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