Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Bertol.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ital. [Bertoloni] 2: 32. 1835
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745451
Common Names
- Knautia Integrifolia
- Knautia
- Knautia Plant
Synonyms
- Knautia urvillei Coult. [unknown]
- Knautia hybrida (All.) Coult. [unknown]
- Trichera mutabilis Schrad. [unknown]
- Trichera hybrida (All.) Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
- Trichera integrifolia (Honck. ex L.) Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
- Tricheranthes integrifolia (Honck. ex L.) Soják [unknown]
- Trichera urvillei Nyman [unknown]
- Thlasidia integrifolia (Honck. ex L.) Holub [unknown]
- Trichera amplexicaulis (L.) Nyman [unknown]
- Scabiosa amplexicaulis L. [unknown]
- Scabiosa integrifolia Honck. ex L. [unknown]
- Scabiosa hybrida All. [unknown]
- Scabiosa moldavica Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
- Succisa integrifolia (Honck. ex L.) Raf. [unknown]
- Scabiosa serrata Lam. [unknown]
- Succisa amplexicaulis (L.) Spreng. [unknown]
- Scabiosa trichotoma Moench [unknown]
- Asterocephalus integrifolius (Honck. ex L.) Raf. [unknown]
- Cephalaria amplexicaulis (L.) Steud. [unknown]
- Knautia amplexicaulis (L.) Lindl. [unknown]
Description
Knautia integrifolia (also called Entire-Leaved Knautia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has a thin stem, reaching up to 40 cm in height, with small, white flowers and divided leaves. It prefers moist habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Knautia integrifolia is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Knautia integrifolia has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Knautia integrifolia is a perennial plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from healthy clumps and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a cool, humid environment.
Where to Find Knautia integrifolia
Knautia integrifolia can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Knautia integrifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Knautia integrifolia?
Knautia integrifolia
What is the common name of Knautia integrifolia?
Integrifolia Knautia
What is the natural habitat of Knautia integrifolia?
Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops
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,