Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aeolica
ID:
4456

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guss. ex Lojac.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sicul. 2(1): 136 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003785



Common Names

  • Aeolian Star-thistle
  • Aegean Star-thistle
  • Eolian Star-thistle


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Description

Centaurea aeolica (also called Aegean Star Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 meters tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are pink or purple. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea aeolica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea aeolica sub. aeolica
Centaurea aeolica sub. pandataria (Fiori & Bég.) Anzal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea aeolica has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea aeolica is a perennial herb that grows in temperate regions. It is propagated by seed or division. Sow the seed in a well-drained seed-raising mix and keep moist. Divide the clumps of plants in spring or autumn and replant in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Centaurea aeolica

Centaurea aeolica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Mediterranean Basin.

Centaurea aeolica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea aeolica?

Centaurea aeolica

What type of plant is Centaurea aeolica?

It is an annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea aeolica?

It is found in meadows and grasslands

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-103654: Based on the initial data import
Giovanni Gussone (1787-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guss.' in the authors string.
Michele Lojacono-Pojero (1853-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lojac.' in the authors string.