Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aegyptiaca
ID:
20772

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. : 118 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020101



Common Names

  • Centaurea Aegyptiaca
  • Egyptian Cornflower
  • Aegyptiaca Centaurea


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Synonyms

  • Calcitrapa aegyptiaca Sweet [unknown]
  • Centaurea cancellata Sieber ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Centaurea eriophora Forssk. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea aegyptiaca (also called Egyptian thistle, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the family Asteraceae. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1.2 m in height, with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate and have a grayish-green color. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea aegyptiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea aegyptiaca has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea aegyptiaca is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned out to prevent overcrowding. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Centaurea aegyptiaca

Centaurea aegyptiaca is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal areas.

Centaurea aegyptiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea aegyptiaca?

Centaurea aegyptiaca

What is the common name of Centaurea aegyptiaca?

Egyptian Star Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea aegyptiaca?

It is native to North Africa and the Middle East and is found in dry, rocky areas.

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,

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