Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
kitaibelii
ID:
1047055

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schult.) Borbás

Source:
tro

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Revis. Knaut. : 60 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046393



Common Names

  • Knautia kitaibelii
  • Knautia
  • Kitaibelii Knautia


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Description

Knautia kitaibelii (also called Kitaibel's Knautia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Europe. It is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family and has small white flowers that bloom in summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Knautia kitaibelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Knautia kitaibelii has small, white flowers with 5 petals and 5 sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Knautia kitaibelii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps every few years to keep the plant healthy.

Where to Find Knautia kitaibelii

Knautia kitaibelii can be found in temperate regions of 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,

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: kew-2898370: Originally associated with wfo-0000745438
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-2898370: Originally associated with wfo-0000745438
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Vinczé von Borbás (1844-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borbás' in the authors string.