Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabiosa
ID:
14657

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Species Plantarum 2 1753

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013986



Common Names

  • Centaurea scabiosa
  • Scabious Knapweed
  • Scabious Centaurea


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Synonyms

  • Phrygia major Gray [unknown]
  • Centaurea scabiosa scabiosa [unknown]
  • Colymbada scabiosa scabiosa [unknown]
  • Colymbada scabiosa scabiosa [unknown]
  • Centaurea scabiosa vertesensis (Boros) Soó [unknown]

Description

Centaurea scabiosa (also called the Greater Knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 80 cm in height. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows and pastures. It has a clump of narrow, grass-like leaves and small purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea scabiosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators. It is also used as a natural source of food for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea scabiosa sub. sadleriana (Janka) Asch. & Graebn.
Centaurea scabiosa sub. spinulosa (Spreng.) Arcang.
Centaurea scabiosa sub. cephalariifolia (Willk.) Greuter
Centaurea scabiosa sub. integra Greuter
Centaurea scabiosa sub. adpressa (Ledeb.) Gugler
Centaurea scabiosa sub. alpestris (Hegetschw.) Nyman
Centaurea scabiosa sub. fritschii (Hayek) Hayek
Centaurea scabiosa sub. scabiosa
Centaurea scabiosa sub. badensis (Tratt.) Gugler
Centaurea scabiosa sub. tematinensis (Domin) Domin
Centaurea scabiosa sub. menteyerica (Chaix) Nyman
Centaurea scabiosa sub. apiculata (Ledeb.) Mikheev
Centaurea scabiosa sub. grinensis (Reut.) Nyman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea scabiosa is a bright purple, thistle-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea scabiosa is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can tolerate some drought, but will need supplemental water during dry periods. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Centaurea scabiosa

Centaurea scabiosa can be found in Europe, from the British Isles to the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea scabiosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea scabiosa?

Centaurea scabiosa

What is the common name of Centaurea scabiosa?

Pincushion Flower

Where is Centaurea scabiosa found?

Centaurea scabiosa is found in dry meadows and grasslands of Europe and Asia.

Species in the Centaurea genus

Centaurea pseudomaculosa, Centaurea spicata, Centaurea loscosii, Centaurea triniifolia, Centaurea gadorensis, Centaurea messenicolasiana, Centaurea werneri, Centaurea grisebachii, Centaurea noguerensis, Centaurea papposa, Centaurea vermiculigera, Centaurea saxicola, Centaurea linifolia, Centaurea antitauri, Centaurea lactiflora, Centaurea vavilovii, Centaurea aplolepa, Centaurea sphaerocephala, Centaurea integrans, Centaurea ognjanoffii, Centaurea stevenii, Centaurea centauroides, Centaurea pinnata, Centaurea aeolica, Centaurea cankiriensis, Centaurea ebenoides, Centaurea ceratophylla, Centaurea simonkaiana, Centaurea rothmaleriana, Centaurea chalcidicaea, Centaurea pinnatifida, Centaurea nervosa, Centaurea foveolata, Centaurea elbrusensis, Centaurea triumfettii, Centaurea hermanni, Centaurea djebel-amouri, Centaurea chrysantha, Centaurea monticola, Centaurea melitensis, Centaurea affinis, Centaurea kizildaghensis, Centaurea filiformis, Centaurea scillae, Centaurea vatevii, Centaurea sterilis, Centaurea handelii, Centaurea androssovii, Centaurea litardierei, Centaurea oxylepis,

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