Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Species:
cilicica
ID:
595177

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Kotschy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 5: 106 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594509

Common Names

  • Cilicica Cephalaria
  • Cephalaria Cilicica
  • Cephalaria Cilicica

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Description

Cephalaria cilicica (also called 'Cilician Scabious', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Dipsacaceae family. It is native to the Caucasus and is found in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes. It is an herbaceous perennial with white flowers and grows to a height of up to 1 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalaria cilicica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat liver diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalaria cilicica has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalaria cilicica is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Cephalaria cilicica

Cephalaria cilicica is native to Turkey and can be found in open grasslands and rocky slopes.

Cephalaria cilicica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalaria cilicica?

Cephalaria cilicica

What is the natural habitat of Cephalaria cilicica?

It is native to Turkey

What is the flowering season of Cephalaria cilicica?

It flowers from late spring to early summer

Species in the Cephalaria genus

Cephalaria duzceensis, Cephalaria alpina, Cephalaria ambrosioides, Cephalaria anatolica, Cephalaria aristata, Cephalaria armeniaca, Cephalaria armerioides, Cephalaria armoraciifolia, Cephalaria attenuata, Cephalaria axillaris, Cephalaria aytachii, Cephalaria balansae, Cephalaria balkharica, Cephalaria beijiangensis, Cephalaria calcarea, Cephalaria cedrorum, Cephalaria charadzeae, Cephalaria cilicica, Cephalaria coriacea, Cephalaria dagestanica, Cephalaria decurrens, Cephalaria demetrii, Cephalaria dichaetophora, Cephalaria dirmilensis, Cephalaria ekimiana, Cephalaria elazigensis, Cephalaria elmaliensis, Cephalaria fanourii, Cephalaria flava, Cephalaria foliosa, Cephalaria galpiniana, Cephalaria gazipashensis, Cephalaria gigantea, Cephalaria goetzei, Cephalaria hakkiarica, Cephalaria hirsuta, Cephalaria humilis, Cephalaria integrifolia, Cephalaria isaurica, Cephalaria joppensis, Cephalaria juncea, Cephalaria katangensis, Cephalaria kesruanica, Cephalaria kotschyi, Cephalaria laevigata, Cephalaria leucantha, Cephalaria litvinovii, Cephalaria lycica, Cephalaria mauritanica, Cephalaria media,

Species in the Caprifoliaceae family

Bassecoia bretschneideri, Bassecoia siamensis, Bassecoia hookeri, Cephalaria duzceensis, Cephalaria alpina, Cephalaria ambrosioides, Cephalaria anatolica, Cephalaria aristata, Cephalaria armeniaca, Cephalaria armerioides, Cephalaria armoraciifolia, Cephalaria attenuata, Cephalaria axillaris, Cephalaria aytachii, Cephalaria balansae, Cephalaria balkharica, Cephalaria beijiangensis, Cephalaria calcarea, Cephalaria cedrorum, Cephalaria charadzeae, Cephalaria cilicica, Cephalaria coriacea, Cephalaria dagestanica, Cephalaria decurrens, Cephalaria demetrii, Cephalaria dichaetophora, Cephalaria dirmilensis, Cephalaria ekimiana, Cephalaria elazigensis, Cephalaria elmaliensis, Cephalaria fanourii, Cephalaria flava, Cephalaria foliosa, Cephalaria galpiniana, Cephalaria gazipashensis, Cephalaria gigantea, Cephalaria goetzei, Cephalaria hakkiarica, Cephalaria hirsuta, Cephalaria humilis, Cephalaria integrifolia, Cephalaria isaurica, Cephalaria joppensis, Cephalaria juncea, Cephalaria katangensis, Cephalaria kesruanica, Cephalaria kotschyi, Cephalaria laevigata, Cephalaria leucantha, Cephalaria litvinovii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2709320: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor Kotschy (1813-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kotschy' in the authors string.