Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Species:
coriacea
ID:
595178

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Schrad.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (GOET, Gottingensis) 1814: 2 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594510

Common Names

  • Coriacea Cephalaria
  • Cephalaria Coriacea
  • Cephalaria Coriacea

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Synonyms

  • Lepicephalus coriaceus (Willd.) Lag. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa coriacea Willd. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa cretacea Pall. ex M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Succisa cretacea (Pall. ex M.Bieb.) Rchb. [unknown]

Description

Cephalaria coriacea (also called Giant Scabious, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Anatolia. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes, and has yellow or white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalaria coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalaria coriacea has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 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 coriacea is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Cephalaria coriacea

Cephalaria coriacea is native to Turkey and can be found in open grasslands and rocky slopes.

Cephalaria coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalaria coriacea?

Cephalaria coriacea

What is the natural habitat of Cephalaria coriacea?

It is native to Turkey

What is the flowering season of Cephalaria coriacea?

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-2709321: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.