Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
dianthoides
ID:
94156

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lipsch. & Krasch.) Lipsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxix. 72 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093485

Common Names

  • Black Salsify
  • Viper's Grass
  • Oyster Plant

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Description

Scorzonera dianthoides (also called Dianthus-Leaved Viper's Grass, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Central Asia. It is a small plant, with a height of up to 30 cm, and has grey-green leaves. It is found in dry meadows and steppes, and is tolerant of drought.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera dianthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scorzonera dianthoides is a yellow-orange color and has a daisy-like form. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, with light green leaves and a yellow-orange stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera dianthoides is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring.

Where to Find Scorzonera dianthoides

Scorzonera dianthoides is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of France, Italy, and Spain.

Scorzonera dianthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera dianthoides?

Scorzonera dianthoides

What is the common name of Scorzonera dianthoides?

Dianthus-leaved scorzonera

Where does Scorzonera dianthoides grow?

Scorzonera dianthoides is native to Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan

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

Sergey Yulievich Lipschitz (1905-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipsch.' in the authors string.
Hippolit Mikhailovich Krascheninnikov (1884-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:243146-1: Based on the initial data import