Centaurea atropurpurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atropurpurea
ID:
10397
Status:
valid
Authors:
Olivier
Source:
gcc
Year:
1800
Citation Micro:
Voy. Emp. Othoman 1: 813 (23 Sep 1800-17 Sep 18
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009726
Common Names
- Centaurea atropurpurea
- Centaurea
- Atropurpurea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Centaurea atropurpurea (also called purple knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It grows to a height of about 0.6 meters and has purple flowers. It is found in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea atropurpurea is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract bees and other pollinators, as well as to provide food for birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea atropurpurea has small, purple flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Centaurea atropurpurea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late summer.
Where to Find Centaurea atropurpurea
Centaurea atropurpurea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, sunny climates. It is typically found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Centaurea atropurpurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea atropurpurea?
Centaurea atropurpurea
What is the common name of Centaurea atropurpurea?
Purple Knapweed
What is the growth habit of Centaurea atropurpurea?
Centaurea atropurpurea is an upright, clump-forming perennial that typically grows 1-2' tall and as wide.
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-109423: Based on the initial data import
Guillaume-Antoine Olivier (1756-1814): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Olivier' in the authors string.