Scabiosa atropurpurea

Scabiosa atropurpurea (syn. Sixalix atropurpurea), the mourningbride,[1] mournful widow, pincushion flower, or sweet scabious, is an ornamental plant of the genus Scabiosa in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is native to southern Europe.[2]

Sweet scabious
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Dipsacales
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Genus: Scabiosa
Species:
S. atropurpurea
Binomial name
Scabiosa atropurpurea
Scabiosa atropurpurea - MHNT
Scabiosa atropurpurea subsp. maritima

Description

Scabiosa atropurpurea has cauline leaves that are pinnately dissected,[2] plants have red to purple flowers. It is native to southern Europe. It propagates by seeds which are dispersed by animals.[3]

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.[4] It makes a good cut flower. Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Beaujolais Bonnets' is a cultivar grown for its long blooming period and burgundy flowers.[5]

Invasive species

It has become an invasive species outside of its native range, including the US state of California where it has invaded grasslands.[2] It ranks as one of South Australia’s most commonly recorded weeds.[6]

References
  1. "Scabiosa atropurpurea". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
  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.
  3. "Scabiosa atropurpurea Profile". California Invasive Plant Council. 2017-10-15. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
  4. "Scabiosa atropurpurea (Pincushion Flower, Scabiosa) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox". plants.ces.ncsu.edu. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
  5. "Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Beaujolais Bonnets' - Plant Finder". www.missouribotanicalgarden.org. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
  6. "Sweet Scabious, Pincushions (Scabiosa atropurpurea) – Weeds of Melbourne". Retrieved 2020-12-02.

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