Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Species:
oblongifolia
ID:
595258

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kuntze) Szabó

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok 24: 9 (1925 publ. 1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594590



Common Names

  • Oblong-leaved Cephalaria
  • Oblong-leaved Scabious
  • Oblong-leaved Knapweed


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Synonyms

  • Cephalaria attenuata oblongifolia Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cephalaria oblongifolia (also called 'Oblong-Leaved 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 oblongifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalaria oblongifolia 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 oblongifolia 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 oblongifolia

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

Cephalaria oblongifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalaria oblongifolia?

Cephalaria oblongifolia

What is the family of Cephalaria oblongifolia?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Cephalaria oblongifolia?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2709398: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Zoltán Szabó (1882-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szabó' in the authors string.