Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Species:
joppensis
ID:
595219

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.) Coult. ex DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 648 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594551

Common Names

  • Cephalaria joppensis
  • Joppen's Cephalaria
  • Joppen's Scabious

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Synonyms

  • Scabiosa joppensis Rchb. [unknown]
  • Succisa joppica Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cephalaria joppica (Spreng.) Bég. [unknown]

Description

Cephalaria joppensis (also called Jopp's 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 joppensis 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 joppensis 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 joppensis is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring, and seeds should be sown in the fall. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings.

Where to Find Cephalaria joppensis

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

Cephalaria joppensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalaria joppensis?

Cephalaria joppensis

What is the common name of Cephalaria joppensis?

Joppensis Cephalaria

What is the natural habitat of Cephalaria joppensis?

Cephalaria joppensis is native to Turkey and the Caucasus region.

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-2709361: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Thomas Coulter (1793-1843): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coult.' in the authors string.