Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
achaia
ID:
101361

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 3: 79 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000100690



Common Names

  • Centaurea
  • Star Thistle
  • Achaia Star Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea achaia achaia [unknown]
  • Centaurea achaia ferox Boiss. & Heldr. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea achaia (also called Achaian Star-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has bright yellow flowers and grows to a height of about 1 foot. It is found in dry, open grasslands and disturbed sites. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea achaia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea achaia sub. achaia
Centaurea achaia sub. corinthiaca (Boiss. & Heldr.) Phitos & T.Georgiadis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea achaia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1/4 inch. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea achaia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Centaurea achaia

Centaurea achaia can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea achaia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea achaia?

Centaurea achaia

What is the common name of Centaurea achaia?

Achaea Star-thistle

What is the family of Centaurea achaia?

Asteraceae

Species in the Centaurea genus

Centaurea pseudomaculosa, Centaurea spicata, Centaurea loscosii, Centaurea triniifolia, Centaurea gadorensis, Centaurea messenicolasiana, Centaurea werneri, Centaurea grisebachii, Centaurea noguerensis, Centaurea papposa, Centaurea vermiculigera, Centaurea saxicola, Centaurea linifolia, Centaurea antitauri, Centaurea lactiflora, Centaurea vavilovii, Centaurea aplolepa, Centaurea sphaerocephala, Centaurea integrans, Centaurea ognjanoffii, Centaurea stevenii, Centaurea centauroides, Centaurea pinnata, Centaurea aeolica, Centaurea cankiriensis, Centaurea ebenoides, Centaurea ceratophylla, Centaurea simonkaiana, Centaurea rothmaleriana, Centaurea chalcidicaea, Centaurea pinnatifida, Centaurea nervosa, Centaurea foveolata, Centaurea elbrusensis, Centaurea triumfettii, Centaurea hermanni, Centaurea djebel-amouri, Centaurea chrysantha, Centaurea monticola, Centaurea melitensis, Centaurea affinis, Centaurea kizildaghensis, Centaurea filiformis, Centaurea scillae, Centaurea vatevii, Centaurea sterilis, Centaurea handelii, Centaurea androssovii, Centaurea litardierei, Centaurea oxylepis,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-5763: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.