Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
arvensis
ID:
357388

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Coult.

Source:
cmp

Year:

Citation Micro:
Dipsac. 29.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356720



Common Names

  • Arvense Knautia
  • Arvense Meadow-Rue
  • Arvense Knautia Meadow-Rue


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Synonyms

  • Knautia variabilis F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Knautia timeroyi Jord. [unknown]
  • Knautia budensis Borbás [unknown]
  • Knautia borderei Szabó [unknown]
  • Knautia campestris (Andrz. ex Besser) Fritsch [unknown]
  • Knautia neglecta F.Meurer [unknown]
  • Knautia cupularis Janka & Simonk. [unknown]
  • Knautia ceretana Sennen [unknown]
  • Knautia communis Godr. [unknown]
  • Knautia arvensis rosea (Baumg.) Soó [unknown]
  • Knautia alboi Sennen [unknown]
  • Knautia alpigena Schur [unknown]
  • Knautia dumetorum Heuff. [unknown]
  • Knautia pannonica Heuff. [unknown]
  • Knautia indivisa Boreau [unknown]
  • Knautia involucrata Sennen [unknown]
  • Knautia exaltata Schur [unknown]
  • Knautia hirsuta (Lapeyr.) Breistr. [unknown]
  • Knautia leucophaea Briq. [unknown]
  • Knautia subacaulis Schur [unknown]
  • Trichera mollis Nyman [unknown]
  • Trichera hirsuta (Lapeyr.) Schult. & Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Trichera exaltata (Schur) Nyman [unknown]
  • Trichera indivisa (Boreau) Nyman [unknown]
  • Trichera neglecta Conrath [unknown]
  • Trichera timeroyi (Jord.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Trichera trivialis Nyman [unknown]
  • Trichera virgata Nyman [unknown]
  • Trichera arvensis (L.) Schrad. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Trichera arvensis pannonica (Heuff.) Soják [unknown]
  • Trichera campestris Schult. & Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Trichera bohemica (F.W.Schmidt) Nyman [unknown]
  • Trichera bosniaca Conrath [unknown]
  • Scabiosa alpigena Schur [unknown]
  • Scabiosa agrestis F.W.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Scabiosa hirsuta Lapeyr. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa officinarum-arvensis Crantz [unknown]
  • Scabiosa pratensis F.W.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Scabiosa montana Mill. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa mixta De Not. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa arvensis L. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa bellidifolia Lam. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa bohemica F.W.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Scabiosa campestris Andrz. ex Besser [unknown]
  • Scabiosa subpubescens Schult. & Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa timeroyi (Jord.) Fourr. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa radiata F.W.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Succisa arvensis (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa trivialis F.W.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Scabiosa vulgaris Garsault [unknown]
  • Anisodens arvensis (L.) Dulac [unknown]
  • Columbaria pratensis Fourr. [unknown]
  • Knautia pannonica (Jacq.) Wettst. [unknown]
  • Knautia arvensis pannonica (Heuff.) O.Schwartz [unknown]
  • Scabiosa arvensis rosea Baumg. [unknown]
  • Knautia kitaibelii alpigena (Schur) Soó [unknown]
  • Knautia bosniaca (Conrath) Beck [unknown]
  • Knautia dumetorum breindlinii Beck [unknown]
  • Knautia arvensis ceretanica (Senn.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Knautia arvensis meridionalis (Briq.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Trichera arvensis pseudolongifolia (Szabó) Holub [unknown]
  • Trichera arvensis rosea (Baumg.) Soják [unknown]
  • Knautia subscaposa alboi (Sennen) Molero, L.Sáez & Vallv. [unknown]
  • Knautia subscaposa alboi (Sennen) Devesa, Ortega Oliv. & J.López [unknown]
  • Trichera arvensis agrestis (F.W.Schmidt) Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Trichera arvensis stricta Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Knautia arvensis alboi (Senn.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Knautia arvensis involucrata (Senn.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]

Description

Knautia arvensis (also called Knautia arvense, 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 arvensis is a popular garden plant, grown for its attractive, bright pink 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

The flower of Knautia arvensis is a pink-purple color and has 4 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Knautia arvensis 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 arvensis

Knautia arvensis is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Knautia arvensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Knautia arvensis?

Knautia arvensis

What is the common name of Knautia arvensis?

Field scabious

What is the natural habitat of Knautia arvensis?

Dry grasslands, roadsides, and waste places

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,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Thomas Coulter (1793-1843): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coult.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319318-1: Based on the initial data import