Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
avilae
ID:
18850

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pau

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Rev. de Montes 1909: No. 782.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018179



Common Names

  • Avila's Star-thistle
  • Centaurea avilae
  • Avila's Centaurea


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Synonyms

  • Acosta avilae (Pau) Fern.Casas & Susanna [unknown]

Description

Centaurea avilae (also called Avila's Centaurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern Mediterranean region. It has white flowers and grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea avilae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea avilae is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea avilae is an annual herb that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by seeds. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Centaurea avilae

Centaurea avilae is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Centaurea avilae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea avilae?

Centaurea avilae

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea avilae?

It is found in rocky, dry meadows and pastures in the Mediterranean region.

What are the common names of Centaurea avilae?

Common names for Centaurea avilae include Avila thistle, Avila star thistle, and Avila starflower.

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