Scabiosa ochroleuca

Scabiosa ochroleuca L.

Scabiosa ochroleuca

Scabiosa ochroleuca, commonly known as cream pincushions or cream scabious, is a flowering plant species with creamy yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe and western Asia.

Details

Order:

Dipsacales

Family:

Caprifoliaceae

Genus:

Scabiosa

Chemistry:

The plant contains various chemical compounds including saponins, triterpenoids, and flavonoids. These chemicals contribute to its medicinal properties.

Uses:

Scabiosa ochroleuca is known for its medicinal uses, particularly in traditional medicine. It has been used to treat various ailments due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flowering time:

June to September

Sowing time:

Spring or early fall

Plant height:

30-60 cm

Flower color:

Creamy yellow

Suitable habitat:

Meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas

Info

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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