Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coronata
ID:
73201

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 1144 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072530

Common Names

  • Serrated Hawk's-beard
  • Common Hawk's-beard
  • Crowned Hawk's-beard

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Synonyms

  • Serratula coronata coronata [unknown]

Description

Serratula coronata (also called Crowned saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a thick, woody stem and grows to a height of up to 1 meter. Its leaves are deeply lobed and have spiny margins. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Serratula coronata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used as a flavoring agent in food and drinks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Serratula coronata sub. coronata
Serratula coronata sub. insularis (Iljin) Kitam.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Serratula coronata has yellow daisy-like flower heads with yellow disc florets and yellow ray florets. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serratula coronata is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Serratula coronata

Serratula coronata is found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.

Serratula coronata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Serratula coronata?

Serratula coronata

What is the common name of Serratula coronata?

Crowned Saw-wort

What is the family of Serratula coronata?

Asteraceae

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