Cephalaria aytachii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aytachii
ID:
595158
Status:
valid
Authors:
Göktürk & Sümbül
Source:
cmp
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 40: 123 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594490
Common Names
- Aytachii Cephalaria
- Cephalaria Aytachii
- Cephalaria Aytachii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalaria aytachii (also called Aytach's Cephalaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Turkey, Syria, and other parts of the Middle East. 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 aytachii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat kidney diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalaria aytachii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cephalaria aytachii is a perennial herb native to the mountainous regions of Turkey. 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 aytachii
Cephalaria aytachii is native to Turkey and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Cephalaria aytachii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalaria aytachii?
Cephalaria aytachii
What is the natural habitat of Cephalaria aytachii?
It is native to Turkey
What is the flowering season of Cephalaria aytachii?
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-2709303: Based on the initial data import
Hüseyin Sümbül (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sümbül' in the authors string.
R.Süleyman Göktürk (b.1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Göktürk' in the authors string.