Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Species:
gigantea
ID:
595205

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ledeb.) Bobrov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. S.S.S.R. 17: 490 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594537

Common Names

  • Gigantea Cephalaria
  • Cephalaria Gigantea
  • Cephalaria Gigantea

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Synonyms

  • Pycnocomon tatarica Wallr. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa altissima Mill. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa elata Hornem. [unknown]
  • Cephalaria elata (Hornem.) Schrad. [unknown]
  • Cephalaria tatarica Schrad. [unknown]
  • Cerionanthus tataricus Schott ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa gigantea Ledeb. [unknown]

Description

Cephalaria gigantea (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 gigantea 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalaria gigantea 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 gigantea 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 gigantea

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

Cephalaria gigantea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalaria gigantea?

Cephalaria gigantea

What is the common name of Cephalaria gigantea?

Gigantea Cephalaria

What is the natural habitat of Cephalaria gigantea?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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-2709348: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.
Yevgeni Bobrov (1902-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bobrov' in the authors string.