Status:
valid
Authors:
Coșkunç. & Makbul
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Turkish J. Bot. 36(4): 302 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333731
Description
Scorzonera zorkunensis (also called Zorkun Scorzonera, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a small, perennial herb with a tufted habit. It is native to Turkey, where it is found in a variety of habitats, including rocky slopes and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera zorkunensis is a popular ornamental plant due to its bright yellow flowers and attractive foliage. It can be used in gardens as a hedge plant, and its leaves and flowers can be used in salads and as a garnish.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scorzonera zorkunensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scorzonera zorkunensis is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or early summer and replant in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Scorzonera zorkunensis
Scorzonera zorkunensis can be found in Turkey.
Scorzonera zorkunensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scorzonera zorkunensis?
Scorzonera zorkunensis
What is the common name of Scorzonera zorkunensis?
Zorkun Vipers-grass
What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera zorkunensis?
Dry grasslands and rocky slopes
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,