Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Species:
attenuata
ID:
595155

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Roem. & Schult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 3: 44 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594487

Common Names

  • Attenuata Cephalaria
  • Cephalaria Attenuata
  • Cephalaria Attenuata

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Synonyms

  • Lepicephalus attenuatus (L.f.) Lag. [unknown]
  • Pycnocomon attenuata Wallr. [unknown]
  • Succisa trifida Spreng. [unknown]
  • Succisa ustulata Spreng. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa trifida Thunb. [unknown]
  • Succisa attenuata Sweet [unknown]
  • Scabiosa verbenacea Lam. [unknown]
  • Cephalaria lavandulacea Sond. [unknown]
  • Cephalaria longifolia E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Cephalaria ustulata E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa attenuata L.f. [unknown]

Description

Cephalaria attenuata (also called Slender Cephalaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world. It grows in moist, shady places, such as wetlands, and is often found in the shallow waters of ponds and streams. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalaria attenuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalaria attenuata has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalaria attenuata is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach a height of up to 1 m (3 ft). It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Cephalaria attenuata

Cephalaria attenuata is native to Europe and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Cephalaria attenuata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalaria attenuata?

Cephalaria attenuata

What is the natural habitat of Cephalaria attenuata?

It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey

What is the flowering season of Cephalaria attenuata?

It flowers from late spring to early summer

Species in the Cephalaria genus

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, Cephalaria lycica, Cephalaria mauritanica, Cephalaria media,

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-2709300: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.