Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Species:
leucantha
ID:
595230

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Schrad.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1814

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594562

Common Names

  • White Cephalaria
  • White Scabious
  • White Knapweed

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Synonyms

  • Lepicephalus leucanthus (L.) Lag. [unknown]
  • Leucopsora leucantha Raf. [unknown]
  • Pycnocomon leucantha (L.) Wallr. [unknown]
  • Pycnocomon boetica Boiss. [unknown]
  • Pycnocomon albescens Wallr. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa albescens Willd. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa leucocephala Link [unknown]
  • Scabiosa leucantha L. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa heraclea Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa leucanthema Hill [unknown]
  • Succisa leucantha Moench [unknown]
  • Cephalaria albescens (Willd.) Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Cephalaria boetica Boiss. [unknown]
  • Cephalaria fragosoana Pau [unknown]
  • Cephalaria leucanthema Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Cephalaria linearifolia Lange [unknown]
  • Cerionanthus leucanthus Schott ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]

Description

Cephalaria leucantha (also called White-flowered 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 leucantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cephalaria leucantha var. fragosoana (Pau) Maire

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalaria leucantha has white 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 leucantha 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 leucantha

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

Cephalaria leucantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalaria leucantha?

Cephalaria leucantha

What is the family of Cephalaria leucantha?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Cephalaria leucantha?

Dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes

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-2709372: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.