Status:
valid
Authors:
Scop.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1772
Citation Micro:
Fl. Carniol. 2: 97, t. 46 (1772)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120168
Common Names
- Scorzonera villosa
- Villa Scorzonera
- Scorzonera of Villa
Description
Scorzonera villosa (also called Hairy Vipersgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and dark green, ovate leaves. It is found in grassy areas, such as meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera villosa is a wildflower that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has small yellow flowers and is known for its drought tolerance. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin conditions and its roots being used to treat digestive issues.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Scorzonera villosa sub. columnae (Guss.) Nyman
Scorzonera villosa sub. villosa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scorzonera villosa has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and dark. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scorzonera villosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Scorzonera villosa
Scorzonera villosa is native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Scorzonera villosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scorzonera villosa?
Scorzonera villosa
What is the common name of Scorzonera villosa?
Hairy Scorzonera
What type of plant is Scorzonera villosa?
It is a herb
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,