Cephalaria alpina
Alpine Scabious, Alpine Scabious
Also known as: Cephalaria alpina (L.) Schrad., 1814 +5 more
- Cephalaria alpina (L.) Schrad., 1814
- Cephalaria rupestris Griseb. ex Nyman
- Cerionanthus alpinus (L.) Schott ex Roem. & Schult.
- Lepicephalus alpinus (L.) Lag.
- Pycnocomon alpinum (L.) Wallr.
- Succisa alpina (L.) Moench
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caprifoliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Indigenous to Europe, Cephalaria alpina (commonly known as Alpine Scabious) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Austria, France, Italy, Switzerland
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany