Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
eremophila
ID:
500660

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 10: 79 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499992



Common Names

  • Scabiosa eremophila
  • Desert Scabiosa
  • Desert Pincushion-flower


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Synonyms

  • Sixalix eremophila (Boiss.) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]

Description

Scabiosa eremophila (also called Desert Scabious, among many other common names) is a species of perennial plant native to the Middle East. It has a clump-forming habit and grows to a height of 0.3m. It has grey-green, deeply divided leaves and bears white to pinkish-purple flowers from summer to autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Scabiosa eremophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The plant has a strong aroma and is used to make essential oils and perfumes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scabiosa eremophila has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scabiosa eremophila is an evergreen, perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers and is found in a variety of habitats, including meadows, grasslands, and woodlands. It can be propagated from seed or division. Sow the seeds in a well-draining, sandy soil and keep the soil moist but not wet. Divide the plants in the spring or summer and replant in a well-draining, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet.

Where to Find Scabiosa eremophila

Scabiosa eremophila is native to Australia.

Scabiosa eremophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scabiosa eremophila?

Scabiosa eremophila

What is the common name of Scabiosa eremophila?

Desert Scabious

What is the natural habitat of Scabiosa eremophila?

Deserts and semi-deserts

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,