Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss. & Hausskn.) Holub
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 12(4): 427 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085635
Common Names
- Klasea Melanocheila
- Melanocheila Klasea
- Klasea
Synonyms
- Serratula melanocheila Boiss. & Hausskn. ex Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Klasea melanocheila (also called black-veined klasea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a deep taproot. It is found in dry meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Klasea melanocheila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Klasea melanocheila has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Klasea melanocheila is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Plant the cuttings in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, sunny spot. Water regularly and the cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once the roots have established, transplant the cuttings into individual pots and keep them in a sunny spot.
Where to Find Klasea melanocheila
Klasea melanocheila is native to Africa, and can be found in the countries of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Klasea melanocheila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Klasea melanocheila?
Klasea melanocheila
What is the common name of Klasea melanocheila?
Black-veined Klasea
What is the natural habitat of Klasea melanocheila?
Klasea melanocheila is native to Europe, where it grows in moist, shady areas such as meadows, woods, and roadsides.
Species in the Klasea genus
Klasea gracillima,
Klasea erucifolia,
Klasea centauroides,
Klasea kotschyi,
Klasea haussknechtii,
Klasea cardunculus,
Klasea flavescens,
Klasea khuzistanica,
Klasea aphyllopoda,
Klasea radiata,
Klasea chartacea,
Klasea cerinthifolia,
Klasea hastifolia,
Klasea lyratifolia,
Klasea suffruticulosa,
Klasea lasiocephala,
Klasea aznavouriana,
Klasea coriacea,
Klasea pallida,
Klasea lycopifolia,
Klasea centauroides,
Klasea leptoclada,
Klasea bulgarica,
Klasea pinnatifida,
Klasea viciifolia,
Klasea latifolia,
Klasea procumbens,
Klasea legionensis,
Klasea biebersteiniana,
Klasea grandifolia,
Klasea bogdensis,
Klasea serratuloides,
Klasea melanocheila,
Klasea pusilla,
Klasea nudicaulis,
Klasea kurdica,
Klasea marginata,
Klasea cretica,
Klasea bornmuelleri,
Klasea hakkiarica,
Klasea integrifolia,
Klasea sogdiana,
Klasea suffulta,
Klasea mouterdei,
Klasea lycopifolia,
Klasea baetica,
Klasea quinquefolia,
Klasea dissecta,
Klasea pinnatifida,
Klasea oligocephala,
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,