Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aristata
ID:
127381

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoffmanns. & Link

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Fl. Portug. 2: 226 (1820-1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126710



Common Names

  • Centaurea
  • Star Thistle
  • Basket Flower


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Synonyms

  • Amblyopogon aristatus Boiss. [unknown]
  • Centaurea aristata aristata [unknown]
  • Acosta aristata (Hoffmanns. & Link) Holub [unknown]

Description

Centaurea aristata (also called Starthistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea aristata is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as digestive disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea aristata has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea aristata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once or twice a year.

Where to Find Centaurea aristata

Centaurea aristata is found in the grasslands of Europe and Asia.

Centaurea aristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea aristata?

Centaurea aristata

What is the common name of Centaurea aristata?

Tassel Flower

What type of plant is Centaurea aristata?

Annual flower

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-87729: Based on the initial data import
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Johann Centurius Hoffmannsegg (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoffmanns.' in the authors string.