Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambigua
ID:
16506

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (Boccadifalco) (1826) 3; ex DC. Prod. vi. 582

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015835



Common Names

  • Ambiguous Centaurea
  • Ambiguous Knapweed
  • Centaurea Ambigua


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Description

Centaurea ambigua (also called Ambiguous knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small pink flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea ambigua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea ambigua has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea ambigua is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in a wide range of climates, from cold to temperate.

Where to Find Centaurea ambigua

Centaurea ambigua is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Greece, Turkey, and Italy.

Centaurea ambigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea ambigua?

Centaurea ambigua

What is the family of Centaurea ambigua?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Centaurea ambigua?

Ambiguous Knapweed

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