Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Species:
uralensis
ID:
595318

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Murray) Schrad.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (GOET, Gottingensis) 1814: 2 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594650



Common Names

  • Cephalaria Uralensis
  • Ural Cephalaria
  • Cephalaria


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Synonyms

  • Lepicephalus cretaceus (Pall. ex M.Bieb.) Lag. ex Eichw. [unknown]
  • Lepicephalus leucanthemus Lag. [unknown]
  • Pycnocomon cretacea (Roem. & Schult.) Wallr. [unknown]
  • Pycnocomon corniculata (Waldst. & Kit.) Wallr. [unknown]
  • Pycnocomon centauroides (Lag.) Wallr. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa corniculata Waldst. & Kit. [unknown]
  • Succisa uralensis (Murray) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Succisa centauroides Spreng. [unknown]
  • Succisa corniculata Sweet [unknown]
  • Succisa ambrosioides Spreng. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa uralensis Murray [unknown]
  • Astrocephalus uralensis (Murray) Raf. [unknown]
  • Cephalaria centauroides Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Cephalaria corniculata (Waldst. & Kit.) Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Cephalaria corniculata puberula Adamović [unknown]
  • Cephalaria cretacea Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Cephalaria leucantha Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Cephalaria uralensis multifida Roman [unknown]
  • Cephalaria uralensis puberula (Adamovic) Diklic [unknown]
  • Cerionanthus corniculatus Schott ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Cerionanthus cretaceus Schott ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Gonokeros hungaricus Raf. [unknown]
  • Lepicephalus centauroides Lag. [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cephalaria uralensis sub. multifida (Roman) N.Roman & Beldie

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalaria uralensis 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 uralensis 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 uralensis

Cephalaria uralensis is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in open grasslands and rocky slopes.

Cephalaria uralensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalaria uralensis?

Cephalaria uralensis

What type of plant is Cephalaria uralensis?

Perennial herb

Where is Cephalaria uralensis native to?

Ural Mountains

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-2709451: Based on the initial data import
Johan Andreas Murray (1740-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murray' in the authors string.
Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.