Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Orph.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 6: 95 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356717
Common Names
- Ambiguous Knautia
- Ambiguous Meadow-Rue
- Ambiguous Knautia Meadow-Rue
Synonyms
- Knautia ochroleuca Boiss. [unknown]
- Trichera ambigua (Boiss. & Orph.) Nyman [unknown]
Description
Knautia ambigua (also called Knautia ambiguum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in moist, wet soils and is often found in marshes, swamps, and other wetland habitats. It has long, narrow leaves that are up to 1.5 m long and 5 cm wide.
Uses & Benefits
Knautia ambigua is a popular garden plant, grown for its attractive, deep purple flowers. It is often used as a ground cover or in borders, and can also be used as a cut flower. It is also known to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Knautia ambigua has small, pink flowers with yellow centers and a white eye. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Knautia ambigua is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings.
Where to Find Knautia ambigua
Knautia ambigua is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Knautia ambigua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Knautia ambigua?
Knautia ambigua
What is the common name of Knautia ambigua?
Ambiguous Knautia
What is the natural habitat of Knautia ambigua?
Grassy slopes, meadows, and open woodlands
Species in the Knautia genus
Knautia velebitica,
Knautia ujhelyii,
Knautia transalpina,
Knautia trachytica,
Knautia visiani,
Knautia caroli-rechingeri,
Knautia byzantina,
Knautia calycina,
Knautia carinthiaca,
Knautia nevadensis,
Knautia norica,
Knautia basaltica,
Knautia baldensis,
Knautia arvernensis,
Knautia dalmatica,
Knautia dipsacifolia,
Knautia dinarica,
Knautia chassagnei,
Knautia cousturieri,
Knautia clementii,
Knautia magnifica,
Knautia macedonica,
Knautia mauritanica,
Knautia mollis,
Knautia adriatica,
Knautia albanica,
Knautia ambigua,
Knautia arvensis,
Knautia alleizettei,
Knautia drymeia,
Knautia dobrogensis,
Knautia shepardii,
Knautia pancicii,
Knautia oecsemensis,
Knautia orientalis,
Knautia pectinata,
Knautia persicina,
Knautia sambucifolia,
Knautia rupicola,
Knautia salvadoris,
Knautia sarajevensis,
Knautia sennenii,
Knautia sequanica,
Knautia ressmanni,
Knautia illyrica,
Knautia intercedens,
Knautia involucrata,
Knautia fleischmannii,
Knautia foreziensis,
Knautia gussonei,
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,