Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Thiébaut
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 84: 698 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043799
Common Names
- Scorzonera tuberculata
- Tuberous Viper's Grass
- Tuberous Black Salsify
Description
Scorzonera tuberculata (also called 'Tubercled Vipers-grass', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows and pastures. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera tuberculata is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scorzonera tuberculata is a yellow-white composite flower head with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scorzonera tuberculata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or division and should be planted in spring or fall.
Where to Find Scorzonera tuberculata
Scorzonera tuberculata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa and Western Asia.
Scorzonera tuberculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scorzonera tuberculata?
Scorzonera tuberculata
What is the common name of Scorzonera tuberculata?
Tuberous Viper's-grass
What type of plant is Scorzonera tuberculata?
Herbaceous perennial
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,