Scorzonera sandrasica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sandrasica
ID:
139182
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hartvig & Strid
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 108(2-3): 311 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138511
Common Names
- Black Salsify
- Viper's Grass
- Oyster Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scorzonera sandrasica (also called Sandra's Viper's Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera sandrasica is an ornamental plant used for its beautiful yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scorzonera sandrasica has yellow flowers with small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scorzonera sandrasica is a perennial plant that is best grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Scorzonera sandrasica
Scorzonera sandrasica is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Scorzonera sandrasica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scorzonera sandrasica?
Scorzonera sandrasica
What is the common name of Scorzonera sandrasica?
Sandras' Viper's Grass
What is the habitat of Scorzonera sandrasica?
Grasslands, open woods, and disturbed 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-99154: Based on the initial data import
Per Hartvig (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hartvig' in the authors string.
Arne Strid (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strid' in the authors string.