Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anthemifolia
ID:
30139

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hub.-Mor.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bauhinia iii. 319 (1967).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029468



Common Names

  • Mountain Cornflower
  • Mountain Bluet
  • Mountain Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea anthemifolia (also called Meadow Cornflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It has pink flowers and is native to Europe and North Africa. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea anthemifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive purple flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea anthemifolia is a white, daisy-like head of florets. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and covered in soft hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea anthemifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring. Deadheading the flowers will help to promote more blooms.

Where to Find Centaurea anthemifolia

Centaurea anthemifolia is found in the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea anthemifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea anthemifolia?

Centaurea anthemifolia

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea anthemifolia?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Centaurea anthemifolia?

Summer

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-128478: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.