Scabiosa japonica
Pincushion Flower
Also known as: Lomelosia japonica var. alpina (Takeda) +12 more
- Lomelosia japonica var. alpina (Takeda)
- Scabiosa comosa var. japonica (Miq.) Tatew.
- Scabiosa fischeri f. pubescens Nakai
- Scabiosa fischeri var. japonica (Miq.) Nakai
- Scabiosa japonica f. albiflora (Honda) H.Hara
- Scabiosa japonica f. littoralis Nakai
- Scabiosa japonica var. acutiloba H.Hara
- Scabiosa japonica var. alpina Takeda
- Scabiosa japonica var. breviligula Suyama & K.Ueda
- Scabiosa japonica var. littoralis (Nakai) Konta & S.Matsumoto
- Scabiosa jezoensis Nakai
- Scabiosa tschiliensis var. japonica (Miq.) Hurus.
- Trochocephalus japonicus (Miq.) Á.Löve & D.Löve
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caprifoliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Scabiosa japonica (commonly known as Pincushion-Flower) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Japan
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms