Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
helvetica
ID:
129067

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mérat) Holub

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 12(3): 306 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128396

Common Names

  • Scorzoneroides
  • Helvetica
  • Swiss Scurvygrass

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Synonyms

  • Leontodon helveticus Mérat [unknown]
  • Leontodon pyrenaicus helveticus (Mérat) Finch & P.D.Sell [unknown]
  • Scorzoneroides pyrenaica helvetica (Mérat) Izuzq. [unknown]
  • Scorzoneroides pyrenaica helvetica (Mérat) B.Bock [unknown]

Description

Scorzoneroides helvetica (also called Swiss Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It is a low-growing plant with hairy leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It prefers dry, rocky slopes and grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzoneroides helvetica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scorzoneroides helvetica is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzoneroides helvetica is a perennial herb that is native to the alpine regions of Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be used, but germination is slow and erratic.

Where to Find Scorzoneroides helvetica

Scorzoneroides helvetica is native to Europe.

Scorzoneroides helvetica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzoneroides helvetica?

Scorzoneroides helvetica

What is the common name of Scorzoneroides helvetica?

Swiss Scorzoneroides

What is the natural habitat of Scorzoneroides helvetica?

Dry grassland and rocky slopes

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-89379: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
François Victor Mérat de Vaumartoise (1780-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mérat' in the authors string.