Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
andryalifolia
ID:
1336037

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pau) Devesa

Source:
ipni

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Lagascalia 12: 172 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348491



Common Names

  • Scabiosa andryalifolia
  • Andryalifolia Scabiosa
  • Scabiosa Scabiosa


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Description

Scabiosa andryalifolia (also called Pincushion Flower, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scabiosa andryalifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scabiosa andryalifolia is yellow, with a star-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scabiosa andryalifolia is an annual that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Scabiosa andryalifolia

Scabiosa andryalifolia is native to Europe and can be found in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.

Scabiosa andryalifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Scabiosa andryalifolia?

Scabious

What is the natural habitat of Scabiosa andryalifolia?

Grasslands and meadows

What is the scientific name of Scabiosa andryalifolia?

Scabiosa andryalifolia

Species in the Scabiosa genus

Scabiosa andryifolia, Scabiosa adzharica, Scabiosa holosericea, Scabiosa imeretica, Scabiosa jezoensis, Scabiosa fumarioides, Scabiosa georgica, Scabiosa eremophila, Scabiosa farinosa, Scabiosa owerinii, Scabiosa paphlagonica, Scabiosa parielii, Scabiosa ochroleuca, Scabiosa praemontana, Scabiosa parviflora, Scabiosa nitens, Scabiosa lucidula, Scabiosa libyca, Scabiosa lucida, Scabiosa mollissima, Scabiosa meskhetica, Scabiosa balcanica, Scabiosa atropurpurea, Scabiosa arenaria, Scabiosa correvoniana, Scabiosa corsica, Scabiosa columbaria, Scabiosa beauverdiana, Scabiosa bipinnata, Scabiosa colchica, Scabiosa cinerea, Scabiosa cephalarioides, Scabiosa canescens, Scabiosa cartenniana, Scabiosa triandra, Scabiosa taygetea, Scabiosa tenuis, Scabiosa tenuisecta, Scabiosa thysdrusiana, Scabiosa pyrenaica, Scabiosa silenifolia, Scabiosa sosnowskyi, Scabiosa semipapposa, Scabiosa triniifolia, Scabiosa turolensis, Scabiosa velenovskiana, Scabiosa vestina, Scabiosa webbiana, Scabiosa daucoides, Scabiosa africana,

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

Carlos Pau y Español (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pau' in the authors string.
Juan Antonio Devesa (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Devesa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:914548-1: Based on the initial data import