Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acmophylla
ID:
89280

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 3: 68 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088609



Common Names

  • Acmophylla Centaurea
  • Centaurea Acmophylla
  • Mountain Knapweed


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea zangesura Grossh. [unknown]
  • Cyanus acmophyllus (Boiss.) Soják [unknown]
  • Centaurea shelkovnikovii Sosn. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea acmophylla (also called Acmophyllous Knapweed, among many other common names) is a large perennial herb with spiny leaves and pink flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, pastures and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea acmophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Centaurea acmophylla are yellow, with a white center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea acmophylla is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and keep moist until germination occurs. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or early summer and replant in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Centaurea acmophylla

Centaurea acmophylla is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus.

Centaurea acmophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea acmophylla?

Centaurea acmophylla

What is the common name of Centaurea acmophylla?

Acmophyllous knapweed

What type of plant is Centaurea acmophylla?

Herbaceous perennial

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,