Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ascalonica
ID:
41416

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 24: 373 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040745



Common Names

  • Centaurea Ascalonica
  • Ascalon Star-Thistle
  • Ascalon Centaurea


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Synonyms

  • Microlophus ascalonicus (Bornm.) Soják [unknown]

Description

Centaurea ascalonica (also called Ascalon Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea ascalonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make a herbal tea. It is also used as a food source for various insects and birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea ascalonica has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea ascalonica is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-draining potting mix. It can also be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Centaurea ascalonica

Centaurea ascalonica is native to the Mediterranean region, where it can be found in the wild in Algeria, France, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, and Tunisia.

Centaurea ascalonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea ascalonica?

Centaurea ascalonica

What is the common name of Centaurea ascalonica?

Centaurea

What type of plant is Centaurea ascalonica?

Herbaceous perennial

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,