Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aggregata
ID:
102039

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 585 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000101368



Common Names

  • Centaurea
  • Knapweed
  • Greater Knapweed


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea pauciflora K.Koch [unknown]
  • Centaurea albida K.Koch [unknown]
  • Centaurea chrysolopha Boiss. & Kotschy [unknown]
  • Centaurea aggregata aggregata [unknown]
  • Centaurea aggregata aggregata [unknown]
  • Centaurea desmicephala Fenzl [unknown]
  • Centaurea virgata aggregata (DC.) Gugler [unknown]
  • Acosta aggregata (Fisch. & C.A.Mey. ex DC.) Soják [unknown]

Description

Centaurea aggregata (also called clustered knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It typically grows in dry, sandy areas and is characterized by its small, pink flowers and its grey-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea aggregata is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a culinary herb.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea aggregata sub. albida (K.Koch) Bornm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea aggregata has small yellow flowers that are clustered in heads. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea aggregata is a perennial species that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate drought. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Centaurea aggregata

Centaurea aggregata is native to Europe and can be found in dry, grassy areas. It is also cultivated in gardens and used as an ornamental plant.

Centaurea aggregata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea aggregata?

Centaurea aggregata

What type of plant is Centaurea aggregata?

It is an annual herb

Where is Centaurea aggregata found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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-5846: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.