Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
austriacoides
ID:
38905

Status:
valid

Authors:
Woł.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Spraw. Komis. Fizjogr. xxvii. (1892) 206; et in Oest

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038234



Common Names

  • Austrian Star-thistle
  • Austrian Centaury
  • Austrian Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea austriacoides (also called Austrian Knapweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has purple flowers and is native to the mountains of Europe. It prefers sunny, dry habitats such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea austriacoides is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal teas for its calming effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea austriacoides has yellow flowers with a black centre and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea austriacoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -15°C. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring.

Where to Find Centaurea austriacoides

Centaurea austriacoides is native to the European Alps and can be found in the mountainous regions of Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

Centaurea austriacoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea austriacoides?

Centaurea austriacoides

What is the habitat of Centaurea austriacoides?

Centaurea austriacoides is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

What is the flowering period of Centaurea austriacoides?

Centaurea austriacoides flowers from June to August.

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,