Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arrigonii
ID:
85056

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 33(2): 249 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084385



Common Names

  • Arrigonii Centaurea
  • Centaurea Arrigoni's Star Thistle
  • Arrigoni's Star Thistle Centaurea


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea intermedia (Micheletti) Arrigoni [illegitimate]
  • Centaurea maculosa intermedia Micheletti [unknown]

Description

Centaurea arrigonii (also called Arrigoni's Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes, and has yellow flowers with white centers and lanceolate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea arrigonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea arrigonii is a white to purple composite flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea arrigonii is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate drought. It is best grown in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea arrigonii

Centaurea arrigonii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Centaurea arrigonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea arrigonii?

Centaurea arrigonii

What is the common name of Centaurea arrigonii?

Arrigoni's Star Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea arrigonii?

It is native to 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-40832: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.