Status:
valid
Authors:
Baksay
Source:
tro
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Ann. Hist.-Nat. Mus. Natl. Hung. , n.s., 2: 249 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046420
Common Names
- Succisa trichotocephala
- Hairy Succisa
- Hairy Devil's Bit
Uses & Benefits
Succisa trichotocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Succisa trichotocephala is white and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Succisa trichotocephala can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps every few years to keep the plant healthy.
Where to Find Succisa trichotocephala
Succisa trichotocephala is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Species in the Succisa genus
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,