Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Species:
velutina
ID:
595325

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bobrov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. S.S.S.R. 17: 489 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594657



Common Names

  • Cephalaria Velutina
  • Velvet Cephalaria
  • Cephalaria


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Description

Cephalaria velutina (also called Velvet 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 velutina 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 velutina 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 velutina is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, fertile soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cephalaria velutina

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

Cephalaria velutina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalaria velutina?

Cephalaria velutina

What type of plant is Cephalaria velutina?

Perennial herb

Where is Cephalaria velutina native to?

Eastern Europe

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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