Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
visiani
ID:
356801

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szabó

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok 9: 42 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356133



Common Names

  • Knautia visiani
  • Visiani's Knautia
  • Visiani's Knautia


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Synonyms

  • Knautia montenegrina (Beck) Szabó [unknown]
  • Trichera visianii (Szabó) Soják [unknown]
  • Knautia purpurea montenegrina (Beck) Szabó [unknown]

Description

Knautia visiani (also called Visiani'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 visiani is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for deer, elk, and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Knautia visiani is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like with a single stem and small, white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Knautia visiani is a low-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 foot in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA zones 6-9. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done through seed or cuttings taken in the spring or summer months.

Where to Find Knautia visiani

Knautia visiani can be found in dry, sunny grasslands, meadows, and roadsides in Europe and western Asia.

Knautia visiani FAQ

What is the scientific name of Knautia visiani?

Knautia visiani

What is the common name of Knautia visiani?

Visiani's Knautia

What is the natural habitat of Knautia visiani?

Meadows and grasslands

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,

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