Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
358208

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Waldst. & Kit.) W.D.J.Koch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. Germ. Helv. 1: 343 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357540



Common Names

  • Knautia longifolia
  • Long-Leaf Knautia
  • Long-Leaf Plume Flower


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Synonyms

  • Knautia brachytricha Briq. [unknown]
  • Knautia csikii Jáv. & Szabó [unknown]
  • Trichera longifolia (Waldst. & Kit.) Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa longifolia Waldst. & Kit. [unknown]
  • Knautia kochii Brügger [unknown]

Description

Knautia longifolia (also called long-leaved knautia, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, deep-purple flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Knautia longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Knautia longifolia is purple and has a star-shaped form. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Knautia longifolia is a perennial that can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in spring in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and warm and the seedlings should germinate in a few weeks. Once the seedlings are established, transplant them into individual pots and grow them in a sunny location.

Where to Find Knautia longifolia

Knautia longifolia is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of France, Italy, and Spain.

Knautia longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Knautia longifolia?

Knautia longifolia

What is the common name of Knautia longifolia?

Long-leaved Knautia

What type of plant is Knautia longifolia?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein (1759-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waldst.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Daniel Joseph Koch (1771-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.J.Koch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319410-1: Based on the initial data import