Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
webbiana
ID:
501505

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 9: t. 717 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500837



Common Names

  • Scabiosa webbiana
  • Webb's Scabious
  • Webb's Pincushion


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Synonyms

  • Scabiosa columbaria webbiana (D.Don) V.A.Matthews [unknown]

Description

Scabiosa webbiana (also called 'Webb's Scabious', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows to a height of 0.3–0.6 m (1–2 ft) and has a basal rosette of leaves. It has white or pink flowers with a dark center. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scabiosa webbiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a low-growing habit and is drought-tolerant. The plant is also used medicinally to treat digestive issues and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scabiosa webbiana has small, white, star-shaped flowers, which are followed by small, black, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scabiosa webbiana is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed.

Where to Find Scabiosa webbiana

Scabiosa webbiana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in many countries in the region, including Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Scabiosa webbiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scabiosa webbiana?

Scabiosa webbiana

What is the common name of Scabiosa webbiana?

Webb's Pincushion Flower

What is the natural habitat of Scabiosa webbiana?

Grasslands and meadows 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2594300: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.