Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
athoa
ID:
26542

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 588 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025871



Common Names

  • Centaurea athoa
  • Athoa Centaurea
  • Centaurea of Athoa


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea parolinii parolinii [unknown]
  • Centaurea rupestris athoa (DC.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Centaurea rupestris athoa (DC.) Gugler [unknown]

Description

Centaurea athoa (also called Greek knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea athoa is a perennial plant that is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and is known for its bright purple flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea athoa sub. parnonia (Halácsy) E.Gamal-Eldin & Wagenitz
Centaurea athoa sub. athoa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea athoa is purple, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a hairy stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea athoa is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the root clump in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is not as reliable.

Where to Find Centaurea athoa

Centaurea athoa is native to Europe and Asia, and can be found in dry, open areas such as meadows, pastures, and rocky hillsides.

Centaurea athoa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea athoa?

Centaurea athoa

What is the common name of Centaurea athoa?

Athoa Centaurea

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea athoa?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to 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,