Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
357374

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jord.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (DIJON, Divionensis) 1848: 25 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356706



Common Names

  • Soft Knautia
  • Soft Meadow-Rue
  • Soft Knautia Meadow-Rue


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Synonyms

  • Knautia collina mollis (Jord.) B.Bock [unknown]

Description

Knautia mollis (also called Knautia mollis, 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 mollis is a popular garden plant, grown for its attractive, bright yellow 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

Knautia mollis has small, purple flowers with yellow centers and a white eye. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Knautia mollis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be watered regularly during dry periods. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Knautia mollis

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

Knautia mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Knautia mollis?

Knautia mollis

What is the common name of Knautia mollis?

Soft Knautia

What is the natural habitat of Knautia mollis?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and open woodlands

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,