Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pau) Devesa
Source:
ksu
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Lagascalia 12: 172 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496666
Common Names
- Scabiosa andryifolia
- Andryifolia Scabiosa
- Andryifolia Pincushion
Description
Scabiosa andryifolia (also called Andry's Scabious, among many other common names) is a shrub-like plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sunny, dry areas and has small, grey-green leaves and purple-blue flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Scabiosa andryifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scabiosa andryifolia is small, white in color, and has five petals. The seed is small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scabiosa andryifolia is a flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy stems and planted in a potting mix. The plants should be kept in a cool, dry environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Scabiosa andryifolia
Scabiosa andryifolia is native to Europe and can be found in parts of France, Italy, and Switzerland.
Scabiosa andryifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scabiosa andryifolia?
Scabiosa andryifolia
What is the natural habitat of Scabiosa andryifolia?
Tropical forests in Central and South America
What is the size of Scabiosa andryifolia?
It is a small plant, reaching a height of up to 0.5 meters
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,