Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Species:
mauritanica
ID:
595242

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pomel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl. 1: 66 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594574

Common Names

  • Mauritanian Cephalaria
  • Mauritanian Scabious
  • Mauritanian Knapweed

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Synonyms

  • Cephalaria atlantica Coss. & Durieu ex Batt. & Trab. [unknown]
  • Cephalaria maroccana Coss. ex Batt. [unknown]
  • Cephalaria mauritanica rifana Maire [unknown]
  • Cephalaria mauritanica maroccana (Coss. ex Batt.) Dobignard [unknown]
  • Cephalaria mauritanica rifana (Maire) Dobignard [unknown]

Description

Cephalaria mauritanica (also called 'Mauritanian 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 mauritanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cephalaria mauritanica sub. maroccana (Coss. ex Batt.) Maire
Cephalaria mauritanica var. atlantica Coss. & Durieu ex Batt.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalaria mauritanica 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 mauritanica is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring, and seeds should be sown in the fall. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings.

Where to Find Cephalaria mauritanica

Cephalaria mauritanica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Cephalaria mauritanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalaria mauritanica?

Cephalaria mauritanica

What is the family of Cephalaria mauritanica?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Cephalaria mauritanica?

Dry grasslands, steppes, 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,

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