Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
attica
ID:
38722

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nyman

Source:
gcc

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Syll. Fl. Eur. : 33 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038051



Common Names

  • Attic Centaury
  • Attic Starwort
  • Attic Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea attica (also called Greek knapweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grassland and rocky hillsides. It is a small shrub with pink or purple thistle-like flowers and dark green, leathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea attica is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has bright purple flowers that bloom in the summer and attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea attica sub. pentelica (Hausskn.) Dostál
Centaurea attica sub. asperula (Halácsy) Dostál
Centaurea attica sub. attica
Centaurea boissieri sub. boissieri
Centaurea attica sub. megarensis (Halácsy & Hayek) Dostál

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea attica has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two sets of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea attica is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea attica

Centaurea attica can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea attica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea attica?

Centaurea attica

What is the growth rate of Centaurea attica?

Centaurea attica has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the hardiness zone of Centaurea attica?

Centaurea attica is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.

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,

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