Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
cephalarioides
ID:
501031

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lojac.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sicul. 2(1): 42 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500363



Common Names

  • Scabiosa
  • Cephalarioides Scabiosa
  • Cephalarioides Pincushion Flower


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Synonyms

  • Sixalix cephalarioides (Lojac.) Giardina & Raimondo [unknown]

Description

Scabiosa cephalarioides (also called Cephalaria Scabious, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem bearing a single flower head. The plant is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Scabiosa cephalarioides is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Scabiosa cephalarioides are small and white with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scabiosa cephalarioides is a perennial that grows best in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Scabiosa cephalarioides

Scabiosa cephalarioides can be found in Europe and parts of Asia.

Scabiosa cephalarioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scabiosa cephalarioides?

Scabiosa cephalarioides

What is the common name of Scabiosa cephalarioides?

Cephalaria-like Scabious

What is the natural habitat of Scabiosa cephalarioides?

Tropical forests in Europe

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,