Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mackmeliana
ID:
124638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 11: 44 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123967

Common Names

  • Black Scorzonera
  • Mackmel's Scorzonera
  • Viper's Grass

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Description

Scorzonera mackmeliana (also called 'Mackmel's Vipersgrass', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera mackmeliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, colds, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scorzonera mackmeliana is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera mackmeliana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant deeply but infrequently. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. It is also important to deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Scorzonera mackmeliana

Scorzonera mackmeliana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Scorzonera mackmeliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera mackmeliana?

Scorzonera mackmeliana

What are the common names of Scorzonera mackmeliana?

Mackmel's Viper's Grass

What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera mackmeliana?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and rocky 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-85088: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.