Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 791 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119365
Common Names
- Spanish Viper's-grass
- Spanish Vipergrass
- Hispanian Vipergrass
Synonyms
- Scorzonera montana montana [unknown]
- Scorzonera hispanica hispanica [unknown]
- Scorzonera hispanica strictiformis (Domin) Soó [unknown]
- Scorzonera hispanica glastifolia (Willd.) Arcang. [unknown]
Description
Scorzonera hispanica (also called Spanish Viper's Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 50 cm in height. It has yellow flowers and its fruits are small and black. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry and rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera hispanica is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin conditions.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Scorzonera hispanica sub. crispatula (DC.) Nyman
Scorzonera hispanica sub. neapolitana (Grande) Greuter
Scorzonera hispanica sub. coronopifolia (Desf.) Rouy
Scorzonera hispanica sub. asphodeloides (Wallr.) Arcang.
Scorzonera hispanica sub. trachysperma (Fiori) Maire & Weiller
Scorzonera hispanica sub. hispanica
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scorzonera hispanica has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scorzonera hispanica is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or fall. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes about two weeks.
Where to Find Scorzonera hispanica
Scorzonera hispanica is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Scorzonera hispanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scorzonera hispanica?
Scorzonera hispanica
What is the common name of Scorzonera hispanica?
Spanish Viper's Grass
What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera hispanica?
It is native to Europe and grows in dry, sandy 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,