Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Species:
flava
ID:
595198

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) Szabó

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok 24: 6 (1925 publ. 1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594530

Common Names

  • Flava Cephalaria
  • Cephalaria Flava
  • Cephalaria Flava

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Synonyms

  • Scabiosa flava Sm. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa graeca D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Cephalaria glaberrima Contandr. & Quézel [unknown]
  • Cephalaria graeca Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Cephalaria tenuiloba Strid [unknown]
  • Cephalaria virginea Janka [unknown]

Description

Cephalaria flava (also called Yellow 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 flava is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cephalaria flava sub. setulifera (Boiss. & Heldr.) Kokkini

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalaria flava 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 flava 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 flava

Cephalaria flava can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Cephalaria flava FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalaria flava?

Cephalaria flava

What is the natural habitat of Cephalaria flava?

It is native to Turkey

What is the flowering season of Cephalaria flava?

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-2709340: Based on the initial data import
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
Zoltán Szabó (1882-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szabó' in the authors string.