Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Species:
calcarea
ID:
595169

Status:
valid

Authors:
Albov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Colchic. : 126 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594501

Common Names

  • Calcarea Cephalaria
  • Cephalaria Calcarea
  • Cephalaria Calcarea

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Synonyms

  • Lepicephalus brevipaleaceus (Sommier & Levier) Litv. [unknown]
  • Cephalaria brevipalea (Sommier & Levier) Litv. [unknown]

Description

Cephalaria calcarea (also called Rock Cephalaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky places, on cliffs, and in dry grasslands, and is tolerant of drought and heat.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalaria calcarea has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalaria calcarea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Cephalaria calcarea

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

Cephalaria calcarea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalaria calcarea?

Cephalaria calcarea

What is the natural habitat of Cephalaria calcarea?

It is native to Turkey

What is the flowering season of Cephalaria calcarea?

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,

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