Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atlantica
ID:
92106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pomel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl. : 283 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091435



Common Names

  • Atlantic Centaurea
  • Atlantic Knapweed
  • Atlantic Star Thistle


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Description

Centaurea atlantica (also called Atlantic Star Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean. It has small, purple flowers and grows in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea atlantica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, and as a food plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea atlantica is a bright blue, star-shaped head with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small, with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea atlantica is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is resistant to most pests and diseases.

Where to Find Centaurea atlantica

Centaurea atlantica can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East.

Centaurea atlantica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea atlantica?

Centaurea atlantica

What is the family of Centaurea atlantica?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Centaurea atlantica?

Atlantic Star-thistle

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-47700: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Pomel (1821-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pomel' in the authors string.