Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
turkeviczii
ID:
135687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krasch. & Lipsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Lipschitz, Fragm. Monogr. Gen. Scorzon. (Trans. Rubber & Guttap. Inst.,Moscow) 83. 1935

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135016

Common Names

  • Scorzonera Turkeviczii
  • Turkevich's Viper's Grass
  • Turkevich's Black-Salsify

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Synonyms

  • Pseudopodospermum turkeviczii (Krasch. & Lipsch.) Kuth. [unknown]

Description

Scorzonera turkeviczii (also called Turkestan Viper's Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central Asia. It has yellow flower heads and long, narrow leaves that are covered in white hairs. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera turkeviczii is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive problems and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scorzonera turkeviczii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem with alternate, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera turkeviczii is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Propagation by division is best done in spring or fall. Divide the clumps of plants, making sure to keep the roots intact, and replant in a new location.

Where to Find Scorzonera turkeviczii

Scorzonera turkeviczii is native to Europe and can be found in grassy areas, meadows, and along roadsides.

Scorzonera turkeviczii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera turkeviczii?

Scorzonera turkeviczii

What is the common name of Scorzonera turkeviczii?

Turk's Featherhead

What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera turkeviczii?

Grasslands, heaths and open woodlands

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,

References

Sergey Yulievich Lipschitz (1905-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipsch.' in the authors string.
Hippolit Mikhailovich Krascheninnikov (1884-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:243461-1: Based on the initial data import