Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
shepardii
ID:
358055

Status:
valid

Authors:
Post & Beauverd

Source:
ksu

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Pl. Post. 1: 7 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357387



Common Names

  • Knautia shepardii
  • Shepardii Knautia
  • Shepardii


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Description

Knautia shepardii (also called Shepard'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 shepardii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Knautia shepardii 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 shepardii 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 shepardii

Knautia shepardii is native to Europe.

Knautia shepardii FAQ

What is the common name of Knautia shepardii?

Shepard's Knautia

What is the scientific name of Shepard's Knautia?

Knautia shepardii

What is the native range of Knautia shepardii?

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

Gustave Beauverd (1867-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beauverd' in the authors string.
George Edward Post (1838-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Post' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319476-1: Based on the initial data import