Status:
valid
Authors:
Salzm. ex DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 658 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500725
Common Names
- Scabiosa semipapposa
- Semipapposa Scabious
- Semipapposa Pincushion Flower
Synonyms
- Sixalix semipapposa (Salzm. ex DC.) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]
- Scabiosa semipapposa albiflora Faure & Maire [unknown]
Description
Scabiosa semipapposa (also called 'Semi-Papaver Scabiosa', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows to a height of 0.3–0.6 m (1–2 ft) and has a basal rosette of leaves. It has white or pink flowers with a dark center. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Scabiosa semipapposa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a low-growing habit and is drought-tolerant. The plant is also used medicinally to treat digestive issues and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scabiosa semipapposa has small white flowers that are clustered in a panicle. Its seeds are small, winged and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scabiosa semipapposa is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division can be done in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Scabiosa semipapposa
Scabiosa semipapposa can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Scabiosa semipapposa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scabiosa semipapposa?
Scabiosa semipapposa
What is the common name of Scabiosa semipapposa?
Semipapposa
What is the natural habitat of Scabiosa semipapposa?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Scabiosa genus
Scabiosa andryifolia,
Scabiosa adzharica,
Scabiosa holosericea,
Scabiosa imeretica,
Scabiosa jezoensis,
Scabiosa fumarioides,
Scabiosa georgica,
Scabiosa eremophila,
Scabiosa farinosa,
Scabiosa owerinii,
Scabiosa paphlagonica,
Scabiosa parielii,
Scabiosa ochroleuca,
Scabiosa praemontana,
Scabiosa parviflora,
Scabiosa nitens,
Scabiosa lucidula,
Scabiosa libyca,
Scabiosa lucida,
Scabiosa mollissima,
Scabiosa meskhetica,
Scabiosa balcanica,
Scabiosa atropurpurea,
Scabiosa arenaria,
Scabiosa correvoniana,
Scabiosa corsica,
Scabiosa columbaria,
Scabiosa beauverdiana,
Scabiosa bipinnata,
Scabiosa colchica,
Scabiosa cinerea,
Scabiosa cephalarioides,
Scabiosa canescens,
Scabiosa cartenniana,
Scabiosa triandra,
Scabiosa taygetea,
Scabiosa tenuis,
Scabiosa tenuisecta,
Scabiosa thysdrusiana,
Scabiosa pyrenaica,
Scabiosa silenifolia,
Scabiosa sosnowskyi,
Scabiosa semipapposa,
Scabiosa triniifolia,
Scabiosa turolensis,
Scabiosa velenovskiana,
Scabiosa vestina,
Scabiosa webbiana,
Scabiosa daucoides,
Scabiosa africana,
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,