Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Species:
decurrens
ID:
595184

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Roem. & Schult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 3: 50 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594516

Common Names

  • Decurrens Cephalaria
  • Cephalaria Decurrens
  • Cephalaria Decurrens

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Synonyms

  • Pycnocomon ustulata (Thunb.) Wallr. [unknown]
  • Succisa decurrens Spreng. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa ustulata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Cephalaria ustulata (Thunb.) Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa decurrens Thunb. [unknown]

Description

Cephalaria decurrens (also called Decurrent 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 decurrens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalaria decurrens has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalaria decurrens is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cephalaria decurrens

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

Cephalaria decurrens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalaria decurrens?

Cephalaria decurrens

What is the natural habitat of Cephalaria decurrens?

It is native to Turkey

What is the flowering season of Cephalaria decurrens?

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-2709327: 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 Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.