Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alveicola
ID:
15218

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. lxxii. 283 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014547



Common Names

  • Alveicola Centaurea
  • Centaurea alveicola
  • Alveicola Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea alveicola (also called Sea Star Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea alveicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract butterflies and bees. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea alveicola is a small, white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, white, and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea alveicola is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be grown from seed.

Where to Find Centaurea alveicola

Centaurea alveicola is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas.

Centaurea alveicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea alveicola?

Centaurea alveicola

What type of plant is Centaurea alveicola?

It is an annual herb

What is the habitat of Centaurea alveicola?

It is found in open grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas

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