Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argentea
ID:
119657

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 912 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118986



Common Names

  • Centaurea
  • Centaurea Argentea
  • Argentea


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea argentea argentea [unknown]
  • Centaurea ragusina Sm. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea argentea (also called Silver knapweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe. It has purple flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It typically grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea argentea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea argentea sub. chionantha (Turland & L.Chilton) Greuter
Centaurea argentea sub. macrothysana (Rech.f.) Turland & L.Chilton

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea argentea is a small, white, five-petalled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a white-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea argentea is an annual plant native to the Caucasus region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Centaurea argentea

Centaurea argentea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Centaurea argentea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea argentea?

Centaurea argentea

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea argentea?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What are the common uses of Centaurea argentea?

Medicinal, ornamental, and timber

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