Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Species:
axillaris
ID:
595157

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hausskn. ex Bornm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 19(2): 269 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594489

Common Names

  • Axillaris Cephalaria
  • Cephalaria Axillaris
  • Cephalaria Axillaris

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Description

Cephalaria axillaris (also called Axillary 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 axillaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalaria axillaris 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 axillaris 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 axillaris

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

Cephalaria axillaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalaria axillaris?

Cephalaria axillaris

What is the natural habitat of Cephalaria axillaris?

It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey

What is the flowering season of Cephalaria axillaris?

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

Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319076-1: Based on the initial data import