Scorzoneroides hispidula

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Oporinia hispidula
• Scorzonera hispidula
• Thrincia orientalis
• Seriola hyoseroides
• Picris taraxaci
• Kalbfussia orientalis
• Leontodon ehrenbergii
• Apargia annua
• Leontodon annuus
• Hemilepis ehrenbergii
• Crepis hispidula
• Deloderium taraxacifolium
• Hieracium leontodontis
• Kalbfussia hispidula
• Leontodon clavatus
• Leontodon creticus
• Leontodon hispidulus
• Leontodon nivalis
• Leontodon taraxaci
• Leontodon taraxacifolius
• Millina hispidula
• Millina hyoseroides
• Millina persica

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Scorzoneroides hispidula, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls under the genus Scorzoneroides.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across three different continents. Within Southwestern Europe, its presence is documented in Spain. The species also extends into Northern Africa, specifically inhabiting the regions of Libya and Morocco. Moving into Western Asia, the plant can be found growing in Iran. Finally, its range continues through Iraq, completing its distribution across these diverse territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Scorzoneroides hispidula is characterized by an annual lifecycle, completing its entire developmental process from germination to seed production within a single growing season. In terms of its structural growth habit and survival strategy, the species is classified as a hemicryptophyte, a life form where the perennating buds are located at the soil surface, protected by the remains of previous seasons' foliage or organic debris. This specific developmental pattern ensures that the plant can effectively manage its seasonal transitions while maintaining its physiological presence within its ecological niche.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

annual

Morphology

The morphology of Scorzoneroides hispidula is characterized by a growth form classified as an herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its development. In terms of its habit, the plant functions as a self-supporting climber, capable of maintaining its own posture without the need for obligatory or facultative climbing assistance. Its ecological positioning is versatile, spanning a range of habitats that include aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial environments. Furthermore, the species is biologically independent, functioning as a non-parasitic organism that does not rely on a host for survival.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Scorzoneroides hispidula has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, RUTIN, kaempferol, quercetin.

CHLOROGENIC ACID

1. Scientific reports

RUTIN

1. Scientific reports

kaempferol

1. Scientific reports

quercetin

1. Scientific reports

Activities

Scorzoneroides hispidula has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.

Anticancer

1. Scientific reports

Antioxidant

1. Scientific reports

Cytotoxic

1. Scientific reports

Preparations