Scorzonera musilii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
musilii
ID:
49588
Status:
valid
Authors:
Velen.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Königl. Böhm. Ges. 1911(11): 8. 1912 [1911 publ 1912]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000048917
Common Names
- Musil's Viper's Grass
- Musil's Scorzonera
- Musil's Black-salsify
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scorzonera musilii (also called Musil's Viper's-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has purple flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is found in grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera musilii is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have a pleasant flavor. It is also used in traditional European and Asian cuisine, and its flowers can be used to make a natural dye. It is also known for its medicinal properties, as it is said to have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scorzonera musilii has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Scorzonera musilii can be propagated by seed or division. Sow seeds in the spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections, making sure each section has a good root system. Replant the divisions in the desired location.
Where to Find Scorzonera musilii
Scorzonera musilii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Scorzonera musilii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scorzonera musilii?
Scorzonera musilii
What is the common name of Scorzonera musilii?
Scorzonera
What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera musilii?
Scorzonera musilii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
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-147425: Based on the initial data import
Josef Velenovský (1858-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Velen.' in the authors string.