Scabiosa atropurpurea

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]

Scabiosa atropurpurea - MHNT

Sweet scabious
Scabiosa atropurpurea subsp. maritima
Botanical illustration
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Dipsacales
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Genus: Scabiosa
Species:
S. atropurpurea
Binomial name
Scabiosa atropurpurea
Synonyms[1]
List
    • Asterocephalus acutiflorus Rchb.
    • Asterocephalus ambiguus Rchb.
    • Asterocephalus atropurpureus (L.) Spreng.
    • Asterocephalus diffusus Spreng.
    • Asterocephalus grandiflorus Sweet
    • Asterocephalus maritimus (L.) Spreng.
    • Asterocephalus setifer Spreng.
    • Cyrtostemma atropurpureum (L.) Spach
    • Cyrtostemma maritimum (L.) Fourr.
    • Scabiosa acutiflora Rchb.
    • Scabiosa angulata Raf.
    • Scabiosa ateridoi Pau
    • Scabiosa atropurpurea var. villosa (Coss.) Franco
    • Scabiosa bailletii Timb.-Lagr.
    • Scabiosa calyptocarpa St.-Amans
    • Scabiosa cornucopia Viv.
    • Scabiosa cupanii Guss.
    • Scabiosa diffusa Rchb.
    • Scabiosa fruticulosa Gand.
    • Scabiosa grandiflora Guss.
    • Scabiosa grandiflora Scop.
    • Scabiosa integrata Hoffmanns. & Link
    • Scabiosa luteola Paolucci
    • Scabiosa major Vilm.
    • Scabiosa maritima L.
    • Scabiosa odora Salisb.
    • Scabiosa paui Sennen
    • Scabiosa rosea Steud.
    • Scabiosa saviana Rchb.
    • Scabiosa setifera Lam.
    • Scabiosa transsilvanica Spruner ex Nyman
    • Scabiosa vivipara Nees ex Steud.
    • Scabiosa wulfeniana Rchb.
    • Sclerostemma atropurpureum (L.) Schott
    • Sixalix atropurpurea (L.) Greuter & Burdet
    • Sixalix atropurpurea subsp. amansii (Rouy) Rivas Mart.
    • Sixalix atropurpurea subsp. grandiflora (Scop.) Soldano & F.Conti
    • Sixalix atropurpurea subsp. maritima (L.) Greuter & Burdet
    • Sixalix maritima (L.) Rottenst.
    • Spongostemma acutiflorum Tiegh.
    • Spongostemma atropurpureum (L.) Tiegh.
    • Spongostemma maritimum (L.) Tiegh.
    • Spongostemma savianum (Rchb.) Tiegh.

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. "Scabiosa atropurpurea L." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  2. USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Scabiosa atropurpurea". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
  3. 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.
  4. "Scabiosa atropurpurea profile". California Invasive Plant Council. 2017-10-15. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
  5. "Scabiosa atropurpurea (Pincushion Flower, Scabiosa) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox". plants.ces.ncsu.edu. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
  6. "Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Beaujolais Bonnets' - Plant Finder". www.missouribotanicalgarden.org. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
  7. "Sweet Scabious, Pincushions (Scabiosa atropurpurea) – Weeds of Melbourne". Retrieved 2020-12-02.

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