Status:
valid
Authors:
Hub.-Mor.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Bauhinia 7(3): 179 (1982) (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018892
Common Names
- Pisidian Scorzonera
- Scorzonera pisidica
- Pisidian Viper's Grass
Description
Scorzonera pisidica (also called 'Pisidian Viper's Grass', among many other common names) is an erect, perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera pisidica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scorzonera pisidica is a small, yellow flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scorzonera pisidica is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a fast-growing plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers, but it needs to be protected from frost. It is also drought-tolerant and can be grown in areas with low rainfall.
Where to Find Scorzonera pisidica
Scorzonera pisidica is native to Turkey and can be found in the Anatolian Plateau.
Scorzonera pisidica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scorzonera pisidica?
Scorzonera pisidica
What is the family of Scorzonera pisidica?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Scorzonera pisidica?
Pisidian Viper's Grass
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,