Status:
valid
Authors:
Jáv.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Bot. Közlem. 40: 52 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356118
Common Names
- Knautia ujhelyii
- Ujhely's Knautia
- Ujhely's Knautia
Description
Knautia ujhelyii (also called Ujhely's Knautia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, dark green leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in late spring. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and along the edges of cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Knautia ujhelyii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Knautia ujhelyii has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like shape. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and pointed at the tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Knautia ujhelyii is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from young shoots in the spring or summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat. Layering is done by bending a low-growing branch to the ground and burying it in the soil. The branch will form roots and can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.
Where to Find Knautia ujhelyii
Knautia ujhelyii can be found in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro.
Knautia ujhelyii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Knautia ujhelyii?
Knautia ujhelyii
What type of plant is Knautia ujhelyii?
Herb
Where is Knautia ujhelyii native to?
Central and South America
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,