Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
drymeia
ID:
358034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heuff.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Flora 39: 58 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357366



Common Names

  • Knautia drymeia
  • Drymeia Knautia
  • Drymeia's Knautia


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Synonyms

  • Knautia sylvatica (L.) Duby [unknown]
  • Trichera sylvatica (L.) Schrad. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Trichera pannonica (Jacq.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Trichera drymeia (Heuff.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Scabiosa pannonica Jacq. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa sylvatica L. [rejected]
  • Succisa ciliata Raf. [unknown]
  • Anisodens longifolius Dulac [unknown]
  • Anisodens sylvaticus (L.) Dulac [unknown]
  • Astrocephalus ciliata Raf. [unknown]
  • Astrocephalus sylvatica (L.) Raf. [unknown]

Description

Knautia drymeia (also called Dryme's Knautia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It has small, white flowers and hairy stems and leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Knautia drymeia is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is a great source of nectar for pollinators. It can also be used as a groundcover in dry areas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Knautia drymeia sub. centrifrons (Borbás) Ehrend.
Knautia drymeia sub. intermedia (Pernh. & Wettst.) Ehrend.
Knautia drymeia sub. nympharum (Boiss. & Heldr.) Ehrend.
Knautia drymeia sub. tergestina (Beck) Ehrend.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Knautia drymeia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each fruit. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and green, with two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Knautia drymeia is an annual herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will need regular watering in hot, dry weather. It is best grown in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Knautia drymeia

Knautia drymeia is native to Europe.

Knautia drymeia FAQ

What is the common name of Knautia drymeia?

Drymeia Knautia

What is the scientific name of Drymeia Knautia?

Knautia drymeia

What is the native range of Knautia drymeia?

Europe

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,

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