Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 99 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500658
Common Names
- Scabiosa triandra
- Sweet Scabious
- Pincushion Flower
Synonyms
- Pentena uniseta (Savi) Raf. [unknown]
- Scabiosa affinis Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
- Scabiosa leiocephala Hoppe ex Mert. & W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
- Scabiosa gramuntia L. [unknown]
- Scabiosa loscosii Sennen [unknown]
- Scabiosa mollis Willd. [unknown]
- Scabiosa ceratophylla Ten. [unknown]
- Asterocephalus agrestis Spreng. [unknown]
- Asterocephalus gramuntius Spreng. [unknown]
- Asterocephalus paucisetus Loudon [unknown]
- Columbaria gramuntea (L.) Fourr. [unknown]
- Columbaria gramuntia (L.) Timb.-Lagr. [unknown]
- Columbaria tenuisecta Fourr. [unknown]
Description
Scabiosa triandra (also called Scabious, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Dipsacaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Scabiosa triandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scabiosa triandra 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 triandra is a tropical shrub that can grow up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The shrub prefers full sun and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Scabiosa triandra
Scabiosa triandra can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Scabiosa triandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scabiosa triandra?
Scabiosa triandra
What is the common name of Scabiosa triandra?
Triandra
What is the natural habitat of Scabiosa triandra?
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,