Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
yemensis
ID:
33784

Status:
valid

Authors:
Podlech

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 18: 437 (1982) (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033113

Common Names

  • Scorzonera yemensis
  • Yemeni Viper's Grass
  • Yemeni Scorzonera

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Description

Scorzonera yemensis (also called Yemens Viper's-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Yemen. It grows up to 40 cm in height and has yellow flowers. It grows in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera yemensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scorzonera yemensis is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like structure.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera yemensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Scorzonera yemensis

Scorzonera yemensis is native to Central Asia and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Scorzonera yemensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera yemensis?

Scorzonera yemensis

What is the family of Scorzonera yemensis?

Asteraceae

Where is Scorzonera yemensis found?

Yemen

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-132016: Based on the initial data import
Dietrich Podlech (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podlech' in the authors string.