Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
columbaria
ID:
500945

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 99 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500277



Common Names

  • Scabiosa
  • Columbaria Scabiosa
  • Columbaria Pincushion Flower


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Synonyms

  • Scabiosa amoena J.Jacq. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa acaulis Thunb. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa hyrcanica Steven [unknown]
  • Scabiosa laciniata Licht. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa koelzii Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa grisea (Sommier & Levier) Grossh. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa orophila Timb.-Lagr. & Jeanb. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa patens Jord. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa nitida Bernh. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa nudicaulis Lam. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa polymorpha Weigel [unknown]
  • Scabiosa peduncularis Rouy [unknown]
  • Scabiosa permixta Jord. ex Boreau [unknown]
  • Scabiosa longicincta Pau [unknown]
  • Scabiosa levieri Porta [unknown]
  • Scabiosa longipedunculata Hornem. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa dubia Velen. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa commutata Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa balbini Sennen & Elías [unknown]
  • Scabiosa brigantiaca Jord. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa caerulea Gueldenst. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa caesaraugustana Echeand. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa subalpina Brügger [unknown]
  • Scabiosa tolosana Timb.-Lagr. & Jeanb. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa thunbergii Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa rubella Opiz ex Mert. & W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Scabiosa spreta Jord. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa pumila Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa purpurea Sulak. [unknown]
  • Sclerostemma columbarium (L.) Schott [unknown]
  • Succisa columbaria (L.) Moench [unknown]
  • Asterocephalus amoenus Spreng. [unknown]
  • Asterocephalus columbaria (L.) Wallr. [unknown]
  • Asterocephalus mollissimus Spreng. [unknown]
  • Asterocephalus pumilus Spreng. [unknown]
  • Asterocephalus pyrenaicus Sweet [unknown]
  • Columbaria minor Gray [unknown]
  • Columbaria patens Fourr. [unknown]
  • Columbaria rubella Opiz ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Columbaria vulgaris J.Presl & C.Presl [unknown]

Description

Scabiosa columbaria (also called Columbine Scabious, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 60 cm tall and has blue flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Scabiosa columbaria has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scabiosa columbaria sub. pseudobanatica (Schur) Jáv. & Csapody
Scabiosa columbaria sub. portae (A.Kern. ex Huter) Hayek
Scabiosa columbaria sub. pratensis (St.-Lag.) Braun-Blanq.
Scabiosa columbaria sub. banatica (Waldst. & Kit.) Diklic
Scabiosa columbaria sub. caespitosa Jamzad

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Scabiosa columbaria 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 columbaria 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 columbaria

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

Scabiosa columbaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scabiosa columbaria?

Scabiosa columbaria

What is the common name of Scabiosa columbaria?

Dove's-foot Scabious

What is the natural habitat of Scabiosa columbaria?

Dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands

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,

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