Biology:Scabiosa atropurpurea
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| Scabiosa atropurpurea subsp. maritima | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Dipsacales |
| Family: | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus: | Scabiosa |
| Species: | S. atropurpurea
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| Scabiosa atropurpurea | |
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Scabiosa atropurpurea (syn. Sixalix atropurpurea), the mourningbride, mournful widow, pincushion flower, or sweet scabious, is an ornamental plant of the genus Scabiosa in the family Caprifoliaceae.[2] It is native to southern Europe.[3]
Subtaxa
The following subtaxa are accepted:[1]
- Scabiosa atropurpurea subsp. atropurpurea
- Scabiosa atropurpurea var. grandiflora (Scop.) Fiori & Paol.
- Scabiosa atropurpurea subsp. maritima (L.) Arcang.
Description
Scabiosa atropurpurea has cauline leaves that are pinnately dissected,[3] plants have red to purple flowers. It is native to southern Europe. It propagates by seeds which are dispersed by animals.[4]
Cultivation
It prefers cooler climates; high temperatures and humidity negatively impact its growth. Scabiosa atropurpurea grows best in rich, alkaline soils high in organic matter with good drainage.[5] It makes a good cut flower. Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Beaujolais Bonnets' is a cultivar grown for its long blooming period and burgundy flowers.[6]
Invasive species
It has become an invasive species outside of its native range, including the US state of California where it has invaded grasslands.[3] It ranks as one of South Australia's most commonly recorded weeds.[7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Scabiosa atropurpurea L." (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/319717-1.
- ↑ "Scabiosa atropurpurea". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=SCAT. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Bruce G. Baldwin; Douglas Goldman; David J. Keil; Robert Patterson; Thomas J. Rosatti (7 February 2012). The Digital Jepson Manual: Vascular Plants of California. University of California Press. pp. 2139–. ISBN 978-0-520-95289-8. https://books.google.com/books?id=GLgbblUM73UC&pg=PT2139.
- ↑ "Scabiosa atropurpurea profile" (in en-US). 2017-10-15. https://www.cal-ipc.org/plants/profile/scabiosa-atropurpurea-profile/.
- ↑ "Scabiosa atropurpurea (Pincushion Flower, Scabiosa) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox". https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/scabiosa-atropurpurea.
- ↑ "Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Beaujolais Bonnets' - Plant Finder". http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=269827&isprofile=1&gen=Scabiosa.
- ↑ "Sweet Scabious, Pincushions (Scabiosa atropurpurea) – Weeds of Melbourne" (in en-AU). https://weedsofmelbourne.org/sweet-scabious-pincushions-scabiosa-atropurpurea.
Sources
- Pink, A. (2004). Gardening for the Million. Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11892.
- Blanchan, Neltje (2005). Wild Flowers Worth Knowing. Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation.
- "Plant database entry for Pincushion Flower (Sixalix atropurpurea subsp. atropurpurea 'Snowmaiden') with 5 images and 11 data details" (in en). https://garden.org/plants/view/154491/Pincushion-Flower-Sixalix-atropurpurea-subsp-atropurpurea-Snowmaiden.
Wikidata ☰ Q159446 entry
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