Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
punctulata
ID:
34781

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) Anderb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 176(1-2): 89 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034110



Common Names

  • Calostephane punctulata
  • Punctulate Calostephane
  • Punctulate St. John's Wort


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Synonyms

  • Mollera punctulata Hiern [unknown]

Description

Calostephane punctulata (also called Spotted Knapweed, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a single stem, reaching up to 60 cm in height, with pink and purple flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grassland and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calostephane punctulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calostephane punctulata is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calostephane punctulata is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant perennial. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Calostephane punctulata

Calostephane punctulata can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Calostephane punctulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calostephane punctulata?

Calostephane punctulata

What is the natural habitat of Calostephane punctulata?

Grassy habitats of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East

What are the common names of Calostephane punctulata?

Spotted knapweed, Spotted star thistle

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-132974: Based on the initial data import
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.