Status:
valid
Authors:
Wagenitz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33(2): 230, nom. nov. 1974
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073362
Common Names
- Aegialophila Centaurea
- Centaurea
- Aegialophila
Description
Centaurea aegialophila (also called Sea Cornflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has opposite, lanceolate leaves and pink-purple thistle-like flowers. It is found in coastal habitats, such as beaches and salt marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea aegialophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, digestive disorders, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea aegialophila is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea aegialophila is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Centaurea aegialophila
Centaurea aegialophila can be found in the Mediterranean region, from southern France to Turkey and the Middle East.
Centaurea aegialophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea aegialophila?
Centaurea aegialophila
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea aegialophila?
It is native to the Aegean Islands of Greece.
What is the flowering period of Centaurea aegialophila?
It flowers from April to June.
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,