Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Species:
davisiana
ID:
1321283

Status:
valid

Authors:
Göktürk & Sümbül

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Turkish J. Bot. 36: 313 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333737



Common Names

  • Cephalaria davisiana
  • Davis' Scabious
  • Davis' Cephalaria


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Description

Cephalaria davisiana (also called Davis' Cephalaria, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Caprifoliaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub with a rounded crown. It is native to Turkey, where it is found in a variety of habitats, including rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalaria davisiana is a popular ornamental plant due to its bright yellow flowers and attractive foliage. It can be used in gardens as a hedge plant, and its leaves and flowers can be used in salads and as a garnish.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalaria davisiana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalaria davisiana is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or early summer and replant in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cephalaria davisiana

Cephalaria davisiana can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Cephalaria davisiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalaria davisiana?

Cephalaria davisiana

What is the common name of Cephalaria davisiana?

Davisiana Scabious

What is the natural habitat of Cephalaria davisiana?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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

Hüseyin Sümbül (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sümbül' in the authors string.
R.Süleyman Göktürk (b.1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Göktürk' in the authors string.