Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
antennata
ID:
133016

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dufour

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris) 23: 158 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132345



Common Names

  • Antennate Centaurea
  • Blue Knapweed
  • Blue Star


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Synonyms

  • Jacea antennata (Dufour) Holub [unknown]

Description

Centaurea antennata (also called Rayless Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the family Asteraceae. It has small, pinkish-purple flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea antennata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea antennata sub. meridionalis (O.Bolòs & Vigo) Serra & M.B.Crespo
Centaurea antennata sub. caballeroi (Pau & Font Quer) M.B.Crespo, López-Alvarado, L.Sáez & Mateo
Centaurea antennata sub. antennata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea antennata is a white-yellow colour and is made up of 5 petals. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea antennata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Centaurea antennata

Centaurea antennata is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in the dry and rocky areas of the region.

Centaurea antennata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea antennata?

Centaurea antennata

What is the common name of Centaurea antennata?

Antennate knapweed

What type of plant is Centaurea antennata?

Herbaceous perennial

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 v1.1 record gcc-93187: Based on the initial data import
Léon Dufour (1780-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dufour' in the authors string.