
Pannon Flóra

Scabiosa columbaria L.
Scabiosa columbaria
Scabiosa columbaria, commonly known as the small scabious or dwarf pincushion flower, is a widespread species of flowering plant in the genus Scabiosa. It is native to Europe, Africa, and western Asia, from Sweden to Angola. In the garden, it is a short-lived deciduous perennial. It prefers calcareous grasslands in Europe.
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Dipsacales
Caprifoliaceae
Scabiosa
Scabiosa columbaria contains various compounds including triterpenoids, flavonoids, and saponins. These chemical constituents contribute to its medicinal properties.
Scabiosa columbaria has been used traditionally for its medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effects. It is also known to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making it valuable in ecological settings.
Summer to Autumn
Spring
0.5 to 1 meter (1.6 to 3.3 feet)
Pale lavender or blue
Calcareous grasslands and meadows
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Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.
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