Status:
valid
Authors:
Lipsch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Syst. Notiz. Asiat. Scorzon. 20. 1932 ; Lipschitz in Fedde, Repert. xxxiii. 167 (1933).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092924
Common Names
- Petrov's Scorzonera
- Black Salsify
- Viper's Grass
Synonyms
- Achyroseris petrovii (Lipsch.) Kamelin & Tagaev [unknown]
Description
Scorzonera petrovii (also called 'Petrov's Viper's Grass', among many other common names) is an annual herb that can reach up to 40 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky slopes and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera petrovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scorzonera petrovii is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scorzonera petrovii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. When planting, space plants 8-12 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming.
Where to Find Scorzonera petrovii
Scorzonera petrovii is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and can be found in meadows and grasslands.
Scorzonera petrovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scorzonera petrovii?
Scorzonera petrovii
What is the common name of Scorzonera petrovii?
Petrov's Vipersgrass
What is the habitat of Scorzonera petrovii?
Grassy slopes 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,