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
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.
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 Calostephane genus
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,