Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
17659

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 916 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016988



Common Names

  • Asper Centaurea
  • Rough Star-thistle
  • Spiny Star-thistle


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea auriculata Balb. ex Pers. [unknown]
  • Centaurea heterophylla Willd. [unknown]
  • Centaurea aspera praetermissa DC. [unknown]
  • Centaurea aspera aspera [unknown]
  • Centaurea praetermissa Martrin-Donos [unknown]
  • Calcitrapoides heterophylla (Willd.) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea isnardii L. [unknown]
  • Alophium tenuifolium Cass. [unknown]
  • Centaurea aspera subinermis DC. [unknown]
  • Centaurea aspera parcespinosa Sennen [unknown]
  • Centaurea alophium DC. [unknown]
  • Centaurea parviflora Lam. [unknown]
  • Calcitrapa heterophylla Moench [unknown]

Description

Centaurea aspera (also called prickly knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant with a spiny stem and spiny leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea aspera is used as a medicinal plant and for ornamental purposes. It is also used as a food source for livestock and wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea aspera sub. stenophylla (Dufour) Nyman
Centaurea aspera sub. gentilii (Braun-Blanq. & Maire) Dobignard
Centaurea aspera sub. aspera
Centaurea aspera sub. pseudosphaerocephala (R.J.Shuttlew. ex Rouy) Gugler
Centaurea aspera sub. scorpiurifolia (Dufour) Nyman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea aspera has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea aspera is a perennial herb that prefers dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Centaurea aspera

Centaurea aspera can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea aspera?

Centaurea aspera

What type of plant is Centaurea aspera?

Herb

Where does Centaurea aspera grow?

Greece and Turkey

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