Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
antiochia
ID:
20633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 10: 115 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019962



Common Names

  • Antiochia Centaurea
  • Antiochia Starthistle
  • Antiochia Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea antiochia (also called Antioch star thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has spiny, gray-green leaves and bright purple flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea antiochia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea antiochia var. praealta (Boiss. & Balansa) Wagenitz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea antiochia has yellow flowers that are daisy-like in shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea antiochia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall and by seed in the spring.

Where to Find Centaurea antiochia

Centaurea antiochia is native to Turkey and Syria.

Centaurea antiochia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea antiochia?

Centaurea antiochia

What is the common name of Centaurea antiochia?

Antioch knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea antiochia?

It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas in the Mediterranean region

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