Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
alaica
ID:
64318

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lipsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Monogr. Gen. Scorzon. 2(Soc. Nat. Mosc.): 71. 1939

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063647

Common Names

  • Scorzonera alaica
  • Alai Scorzonera
  • Alai Scorzonera Plant

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Synonyms

  • Achyroseris alaica (Lipsch.) Kamelin & Tagaev [unknown]

Description

Scorzonera alaica (also called Alaik Scorzonera, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus. It has small, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in grassland and meadow habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera alaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scorzonera alaica is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera alaica is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by dividing the root clumps in spring or by seed in autumn.

Where to Find Scorzonera alaica

Scorzonera alaica is native to Turkey and is found in the provinces of Ankara, Konya, and Kütahya.

Scorzonera alaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera alaica?

Scorzonera alaica

What is the common name of Scorzonera alaica?

Alai Scorzonera

Where is Scorzonera alaica native to?

Kazakhstan

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,

References