Status:
valid
Authors:
Sosn. ex Grossh.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Fl. Kavkaza 4: 241 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136689
Common Names
- Scorzonera kozlowskyi
- Kozlowsky's Viper's Grass
- Kozlovsky's Viper's Grass
Description
Scorzonera kozlowskyi (also called Kozlov's scorzonera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a capitulum of yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera kozlowskyi is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scorzonera kozlowskyi has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scorzonera kozlowskyi is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and can take up to three weeks to germinate. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Scorzonera kozlowskyi
Scorzonera kozlowskyi is found in the Caucasus Mountains in Russia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.
Scorzonera kozlowskyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scorzonera kozlowskyi?
Scorzonera kozlowskyi
What is the common name of Scorzonera kozlowskyi?
Kozlowsky's Viper's Grass
Where is Scorzonera kozlowskyi native to?
Europe
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,