Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alfonsoi
ID:
1327375

Status:
valid

Authors:
Negaresh

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 51(3): 195 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339829



Common Names

  • Alfonso's Star Thistle
  • Alfonso's Centaurea
  • Alfonso's Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea alfonsoi (also called 'Alfonso's Star-Thistle', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the genus Centaurea. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, open grasslands and meadows at elevations of 0-1000 m. It has long, thin, wiry leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea alfonsoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea alfonsoi is a deep purple colour and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed of this plant is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings of this plant are small and have a long, thin stem with two leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea alfonsoi is a terrestrial orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in bright, indirect sunlight and prefers a well-draining soil mix. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Centaurea alfonsoi

Centaurea alfonsoi is native to Spain and can be found in the Sierra de Gredos mountain range.

Centaurea alfonsoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea alfonsoi?

Centaurea alfonsoi

What is the family of Centaurea alfonsoi?

Asteraceae

Where is Centaurea alfonsoi native to?

Spain

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

Kazem Negaresh: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Negaresh' in the authors string.