Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albertii
ID:
66536

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rexhepi

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Fl. Srbije 10: 351. 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065865



Common Names

  • Albert's Centaurea
  • Mountain Bluet
  • Alpine Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea albertii (also called Albert's Star-thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with pink and purple flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea albertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea albertii has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The flowers are composed of 5-7 ray florets and numerous disc florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea albertii is a perennial herb that is native to Turkey. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to plant in the spring or early summer. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks.

Where to Find Centaurea albertii

Centaurea albertii is native to the Balkan Peninsula and can be found in the wild in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia.

Centaurea albertii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea albertii?

Centaurea albertii

What is the common name of Centaurea albertii?

Albert's Knapweed

What is the habitat of Centaurea albertii?

It is found in dry, open areas such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed sites

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