Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
inconspicua
ID:
102191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lipsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. n.s., 42: 128, 139. 1933

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000101520

Common Names

  • Scorzonera Inconspicua
  • Inconspicuous Viper's Grass
  • Narrow-Leaved Viper's Grass

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Synonyms

  • Scorzonera tianshanensis C.H.An [unknown]
  • Scorzonera chantavica Pavlov [unknown]

Description

Scorzonera inconspicua (also called Small Viper's Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. The plant can reach up to 30 cm in height and has yellow-orange flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera inconspicua is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera inconspicua has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera inconspicua is a perennial species that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate drought. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Scorzonera inconspicua

Scorzonera inconspicua is native to Europe and can be found in dry, grassy areas. It is also cultivated in gardens and used as an ornamental plant.

Scorzonera inconspicua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera inconspicua?

Scorzonera inconspicua

What type of plant is Scorzonera inconspicua?

It is an annual herb

Where is Scorzonera inconspicua found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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