Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Species:
taurica
ID:
595310

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szabó

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 642 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594642



Common Names

  • Cephalaria Taurica
  • Tauric Cephalaria
  • Cephalaria


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Synonyms

  • Cephalaria amana Rech.f. [unknown]

Description

Cephalaria taurica (also called Crimean Cephalaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky places, on cliffs, and in open woodlands, and is tolerant of drought and heat.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalaria taurica is a popular ornamental plant, known for its attractive yellow flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalaria taurica has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalaria taurica is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Cephalaria taurica

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

Cephalaria taurica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalaria taurica?

Cephalaria taurica

What is the common name of Cephalaria taurica?

Taurica Cephalaria

What is the natural habitat of Cephalaria taurica?

Cephalaria taurica is native to Turkey and the Caucasus region.

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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