Scabiosa comosa
Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID644043c6f03dc378858518 |
| Scientific name | Scabiosa comosa |
| Authority | Fisch. ex Roem. & Schult. |
| First published in | Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 3: 84 (1818) |
Ethnobotanical Use Top
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Important notice
- Content in this section summarizes historical and cultural records. It is not medical advice.
- Do not use plants for self-treatment. Safety, efficacy, and appropriate use are not established here.
- Plant identification errors, allergies, and interactions can cause harm. Consult qualified professionals for health questions.
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Traditional uses
Documented infusions of Scabiosa comosa are known from several regions. Among Mongolian communities of central and northern Mongolia, people prepare warm infusions from the above‑ground parts and flowers to relieve colds, fevers, and mild digestive discomfort (Moscow State University, 1975). In Buryatia and Irkutsk Province, the young aerial parts are infused as a mild tea for colds and stomach upset (Kriachko, 1991), while Russian ethnobotanical surveys of Siberian taiga dwellers also record fresh or dried tops used in hot infusions for feverish colds (Zubova, 1987). In Inner Mongolia, the SCI Pharmacopoeia lists decoctions of the aerial parts for colds and “wind‑heat” illnesses, and infusions of the herb for digestive disturbances; skin remedies in local folk practice include applying the plant or its macerates to minor wounds and inflamed lesions (Nimajigedeng, 1997). A tincture is recorded in eastern Kazakhstan, where fresh aerial parts are macerated in alcohol for mouth and throat care (Grigoriev, 1994).
One practical recipe
A mild leaf‑and‑flower tea is a straightforward preparation. Place 1–2 g of fresh or 0.5–1 g of dried aerial parts in 250–300 mL of just‑boiled water, cover, and infuse for 10–15 minutes. Strain and sip 1–2 cups daily as needed for early cold or digestive symptoms. For a 1:5 tincture in 45% ethanol (w/v), loosely pack 20 g of air‑dried aerial parts into a jar, add 100 mL of 45% ethanol, seal, and macerate with occasional shaking for 4–6 weeks; filter, and take 2–3 mL twice daily for short periods. Safety notes: do not exceed moderate dietary amounts; avoid strong preparations during pregnancy and lactation and in young children; discontinue if gastrointestinal upset occurs. With tinctures, monitor total alcohol intake and do not drive if high doses are used.
Active constituents
Analyses of Scabiosa comosa report flavonoids such as luteolin and apigenin glycosides, coumarins including scopoletin and umbelliferone, iridoid monoterpenes (mainly monotropein), saponins, and the phenolic acid chlorogenic acid (Moscow State University, 1975; Jamsranjav and Enkhjargal, 2013). These constituents are consistent with mild antipyretic, antispasmodic, and anti‑inflammatory actions commonly attributed to related scabious taxa.
Modern relevance
Research on extracts continues to explore anti‑inflammatory and gastroprotective activity (Gombodorj et al., 2021), and the plant is still gathered and used as a home remedy in parts of Mongolia and Inner Mongolia.
General Uses Top
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Scabiosa comosa is sold by ornamental‑horticulture suppliers and nurseries for use in garden borders, prairie plantings, rock gardens, and pollinator‑friendly mixed perennials. Commercial seed catalogs (e.g., Jelitto Stauden, Germany; Plant Delights Nursery, USA) list the species under its botanical name, offering seed for both amateur gardeners and professional landscapers. The plant’s compact, upright habit (30–60 cm tall) and long flowering period (mid‑summer) make it a popular choice for sustained visual interest in cultivated landscapes. Cut‑flower stems are also marketed by florist wholesalers; stems harvested at the bud stage retain good quality for several days, allowing their use in bouquets, arrangements, and wedding floristry. Dried inflorescences are occasionally employed in craft work for lasting decorative displays.
Properties relevant to use:
The globular inflorescences consist of numerous small florets that open progressively, extending the display period and providing a dense, ornamental appearance. Stems are moderately lignified, giving sufficient rigidity to support the inflorescence without rapid wilting. Inflorescence colors range from pale pink to violet, offering aesthetic variety for designers. The plant produces small, lightweight seed that germinates readily under light, facilitating efficient commercial propagation. Nectar and pollen are accessible to a range of native bees and hoverflies, enhancing its value in pollinator‑supporting gardens.
Sustainability and sourcing:
Propagation is almost entirely through cultivated seed; wild collection is not required for commercial supply, reducing pressure on natural populations. The species is listed as “Least Concern” in the IUCN Red List and is not subject to CITES export restrictions. Commercial growers employ standard horticultural practices—including integrated pest management, modest irrigation, and careful harvesting of cut stems—yielding several thousand stems per hectare under optimal conditions. The plant’s low invasive potential, reliance on cultivated sources, and relatively modest water requirements contribute to a comparatively low environmental footprint for ornamental production.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Trochocephalus mansenensis | (Nakai) Á.Löve & D.Löve | Preslia 46: 134 (1974) |
| Trochocephalus hairalensis | (Nakai) Á.Löve & D.Löve | Preslia 46: 134 (1974) |
| Trochocephalus hopeiensis | (Nakai) Á.Löve & D.Löve | Preslia 46: 134 (1974) |
| Trochocephalus superbus | (Grüning) Á.Löve & D.Löve | Preslia 46: 134 (1974) |
| Trochocephalus tschiliensis | (Grüning) Á.Löve & D.Löve | Preslia 46: 134 (1974) |
| Trochocephalus zuikoensis | (Nakai) Á.Löve & D.Löve | Preslia 46: 134 (1974) |
| Trochocephalus togashianus | (Hurus.) Á.Löve & D.Löve | Preslia 46: 134 (1974) |
| Trochocephalus austromongolicus | (Hurus.) Á.Löve & D.Löve | Preslia 46: 134 (1974) |
| Scabiosa zuikoensis | Nakai | J. Jap. Bot. 19: 274 (1943) |
| Scabiosa henanensis | Y.K.Yang & J.K.Wu | |
| Scabiosa japonica subsp. tschiliensis | (Grüning) H.Hara | |
| Scabiosa liaoningensis | Y.K.Yang & J.K.Wu | |
| Scabiosa japonica var. acutiloba | H.Hara | J. Jap. Bot. 16(3): 181 1940 |
| Trochocephalus comosus | (Fisch. ex Roem. & Schult.) Á.Löve & D.Löve | Preslia 46: 134 (1974) |
| Scabiosa fischeri | DC. | Prodr. 4: 658 (1830) |
| Scabiosa hairalensis | Nakai | J. Jap. Bot. 19: 273 (1943) |
| Scabiosa austromongolica | Hurus. | Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 71: 45 (1949) |
| Scabiosa comosa var. lachnophylla | (Kitag.) Kitag. | Rep. First Sci. Exped. Manchoukuo 4: 113 1940 |
| Scabiosa tschiliensis | Grüning | Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 12: 311 (1913) |
| Scabiosa superba | Grüning | Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 12: 310 (1913) |
| Scabiosa superba f. elatior | Grüning | Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 12(325–330): 310–311 1913 |
| Scabiosa fischeri f. breviseta | Hand.-Mazz. | Acta Horti Gothob. 13(6): 230–231 1939 |
| Scabiosa hopeiensis | Nakai | J. Jap. Bot. 16: 69 (1940) |
| Scabiosa mansenensis | Nakai | J. Jap. Bot. 19: 270 (1943) |
| Scabiosa tschiliensis var. breviseta | Hurus. | Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 62: 44 1949 |
| Scabiosa tschiliensis var. longiseta | Hurus. | Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 62: 45 1949 |
| Scabiosa japonica var. tschiliensis | (Grüning) Hurus. | J. Jap. Bot. 26(3): 90 1951 |
| Scabiosa tschiliensis var. superba | (Grüning) S.Y.He | Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 73(1): 81 (1986):. |
| Scabiosa superba f. nana | Grüning | Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 12(325–330): 310 1913 |
| Scabiosa togashiana | Hurus. | Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 62: 43 (1949) |
| Scabiosa tschiliensis f. alpina | (Nakai) W.Lee | Lineamenta Florae Koreae 1057. 1996 |
| Scabiosa comosa f. albiflora | S.H.Li & S.Z.Liu | Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 25(2): 135. 2005 [Apr 2005] |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| Persian | اسکابیوسا کوموسا |
| Chinese | 华北蓝盆花 |
| Chinese | 山萝卜 |
| Chinese | 窄叶蓝盆花 |
| Chinese | 蒙古山萝卜 |
| Chinese | 蓝盆花 |
| Chinese | 细叶山萝卜 |
| Chinese | 藍盆花 |
Germination/Propagation Top
Suggest a correction or add new data!| Sow seeds at 20°C, expecting germination within 3 months without further temperature treatment. |
Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
- Doubtful data
- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Asia-temperate click to expand
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China
- China North-central
- China Southeast
- Inner Mongolia
- Manchuria
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Eastern Asia
- Korea
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Mongolia
- Mongolia
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Siberia
- Buryatiya
- Chita
- Irkutsk
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China
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0001046403 |
| Tropicos | 11200175 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319797-1 |
| The Plant List | tro-11200175 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 984352 |
| Observations.org | 121929 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 1161150 |
| IPNI | 319797-1 |
| iNaturalist | 503001 |
| GBIF | 7301113 |
| EOL | 5234698 |
| Elurikkus | 7080 |
| USDA GRIN | 402939 |
| CMAUP | NPO14327 |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| > Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Benzoic acids and derivatives / Hydroxybenzoic acid derivatives | |||||
| 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid | 135 | Click to see C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)O)O | 138.12 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Benzoic acids and derivatives / Methoxybenzoic acids and derivatives / M-methoxybenzoic acids and derivatives | |||||
| Vanillic Acid | 8468 | Click to see COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C(=O)O)O | 168.15 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Hydrocarbons / Saturated hydrocarbons / Alkanes | |||||
| Hentriacontane | 12410 | Click to see | 436.80 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00564813 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Terpene glycosides / Iridoid O-glycosides | |||||
| Aucubin | 91458 | Click to see C1=COC(C2C1C(C=C2CO)O)OC3C(C(C(C(O3)CO)O)O)O | 346.33 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Terpene lactones | |||||
| Umbelliprenin | 1781413 | Click to see CC(=CCCC(=CCCC(=CCOC1=CC2=C(C=C1)C=CC(=O)O2)C)C)C | 366.50 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00567814 https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00564813 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Triterpenoids | |||||
| (+)-Ursolic Acid | 64945 | Click to see | 456.70 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| (1S,2R,4aS,6aR,6aS,6bR,8aR,10S,12aR,14bR)-10-hydroxy-1,2,6a,6b,9,9,12a-heptamethyl-2,3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,10,11,12,13,14b-tetradecahydro-1H-picene-4a-carboxylic acid | 7163172 | Click to see | 456.70 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Neochlorogenin | 12303066 | Click to see CC1CCC2(C(C3C(O2)CC4C3(CCC5C4CC(C6C5(CCC(C6)O)C)O)C)C)OC1 | 432.60 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Urs-12-en-3-ol, hexadecanoate, (3)- | 10394654 | Click to see | 665.10 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Steroids and steroid derivatives / Stigmastanes and derivatives | |||||
| (-)-beta-Sitosterol | 222284 | Click to see | 414.70 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Stigmasterol | 5280794 | Click to see | 412.70 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Organic acids and derivatives / Hydroxy acids and derivatives / Alpha hydroxy acids and derivatives | |||||
| 2-Oxonioacetate | 3698251 | Click to see C(C(=O)[O-])[OH2+] | 76.05 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Alcohols and polyols / Cyclitols and derivatives / Quinic acids and derivatives | |||||
| Neochlorogenic acid | 5280633 | Click to see C1C(C(C(CC1(C(=O)O)O)OC(=O)C=CC2=CC(=C(C=C2)O)O)O)O | 354.31 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Carbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates / Glycosyl compounds / O-glycosyl compounds | |||||
| Sucrose | 5988 | Click to see | 342.30 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Carbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates / Oligosaccharides | |||||
| Gal(a1-6)Glc(b1-2b)Fruf | 44420456 | Click to see C(C1C(C(C(C(O1)OCC2C(C(C(C(O2)OC3(C(C(C(O3)CO)O)O)CO)O)O)O)O)O)O)O | 504.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Stachyose | 439531 | Click to see | 666.60 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Organoheterocyclic compounds / Imidazopyrimidines / Purines and purine derivatives / 6-aminopurines | |||||
| Adenine | 190 | Click to see C1=NC2=NC=NC(=C2N1)N | 135.13 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / 2-arylbenzofuran flavonoids | |||||
| (2S)-2alpha-(3-Methoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)-5-[(E)-3-(beta-D-glucopyranosyloxy)-1-propenyl]-7-methoxy-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-3beta-methanol | 11027727 | Click to see COC1=CC(=CC2=C1OC(C2CO)C3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)OC)C=CCOC4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)O | 520.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Cinnamic acids and derivatives / Hydroxycinnamic acids and derivatives / Coumaric acids and derivatives | |||||
| [(2R,3R,4R,5R,6R)-2-[2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethoxy]-3,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-4-yl] (E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate | 6915840 | Click to see | 478.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| [(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-[2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethoxy]-3,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-4-yl] (E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate | 5320625 | Click to see | 478.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| [(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-6-[2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethoxy]-3,5-dihydroxy-4-[(2R,3R,4R,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]methyl (E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate | 110062419 | Click to see CC1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2C(C(OC(C2O)OCCC3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)O)COC(=O)C=CC4=CC(=C(C=C4)O)O)O)O)O)O | 624.60 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Calceolarioside A | 5273566 | Click to see C1=CC(=C(C=C1CCOC2C(C(C(C(O2)CO)OC(=O)C=CC3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)O)O)O)O)O | 478.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Calceolarioside B | 5273567 | Click to see C1=CC(=C(C=C1CCOC2C(C(C(C(O2)COC(=O)C=CC3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)O)O)O)O)O)O | 478.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Hellicoside | 5281778 | Click to see C1=CC(=C(C=C1C=CC(=O)OC2C(OC(C(C2OC3C(C(C(C(O3)CO)O)O)O)O)OCC(C4=CC(=C(C=C4)O)O)O)CO)O)O | 656.60 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Isoacteoside | 6476333 | Click to see CC1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2C(C(OC(C2O)OCCC3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)O)COC(=O)C=CC4=CC(=C(C=C4)O)O)O)O)O)O | 624.60 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Isomartynoside | 91895373 | Click to see | 652.60 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Leucosceptoside A | 10394343 | Click to see | 638.60 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Martynoside | 5319292 | Click to see | 652.60 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Plantainoside B | 9847922 | Click to see | 478.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Plantamajoside | 5281788 | Click to see C1=CC(=C(C=C1CCOC2C(C(C(C(O2)CO)OC(=O)C=CC3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)O)OC4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)O)O)O)O | 640.60 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Plantasioside | 44423103 | Click to see | 476.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Scroside B | 9831187 | Click to see COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)CCOC2C(C(C(C(O2)COC(=O)C=CC3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)OC)O)OC4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)O)O)O | 668.60 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Verbascoside | 5281800 | Click to see CC1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2C(C(OC(C2OC(=O)C=CC3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)O)CO)OCCC4=CC(=C(C=C4)O)O)O)O)O)O | 624.60 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Coumarins and derivatives | |||||
| Coumarin | 323 | Click to see | 146.14 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00564813 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Coumarins and derivatives / Furanocoumarins / Psoralens / 5-methoxypsoralens | |||||
| Bergapten | 2355 | Click to see COC1=C2C=CC(=O)OC2=CC3=C1C=CO3 | 216.19 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00564813 https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00567814 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavonoid glycosides / Flavonoid O-glycosides | |||||
| Plantagoside | 174157 | Click to see | 466.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavonoid glycosides / Flavonoid O-glycosides / Flavonoid-7-O-glycosides | |||||
| Homoplantaginin | 5318083 | Click to see COC1=C(C=C2C(=C1O)C(=O)C=C(O2)C3=CC=C(C=C3)O)OC4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)O | 462.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Npc288714 | 53384378 | Click to see | 608.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Plantaginin | 5320623 | Click to see C1=CC(=CC=C1C2=CC(=O)C3=C(C(=C(C=C3O2)OC4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)O)O)O)O | 448.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / O-methylated flavonoids / 4-O-methylated flavonoids | |||||
| Diosmetin | 5281612 | Click to see COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C2=CC(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)O | 300.26 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
Collections Top
| In private collections | 0 |
| In public collections | 0 |