Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albofimbriata
ID:
18323

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stef. & T.Georgiev

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Spis. Bulg. Akad. Nauk. 44: 167 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017652



Common Names

  • White-Fringed Centaurea
  • Albofimbriata Centaurea
  • Centaurea Albofimbriata


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Description

Centaurea albofimbriata (also called White-fringed Centaury, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 1m and has lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea albofimbriata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and can be used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea albofimbriata is a bright yellow daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea albofimbriata is a perennial plant that is easily propagated from seed. The seed should be sown in spring in a sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned to about 10 inches apart when they are large enough to handle. The plants can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Centaurea albofimbriata

Centaurea albofimbriata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Centaurea albofimbriata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea albofimbriata?

Centaurea albofimbriata

What type of plant is Centaurea albofimbriata?

Perennial herb

Where is Centaurea albofimbriata native to?

Central Asia

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 version 1.0, record: gcc-144509: Originally associated with wfo-0000046025
The Plant List version 1.1, record: gcc-144509: Originally associated with wfo-0000046025
Toma Coev Georgiev (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Georgiev' in the authors string.
Boris Stefanoff (1894-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stef.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:189837-1: Based on the initial data import