Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
axillaris
ID:
41773

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 2290 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041102



Common Names

  • Centaurea axillaris
  • Axillaris Centaurea
  • Axillaris Knapweed


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Synonyms

  • Cyanus canus (Sm. & Sm.) Holub [unknown]
  • Cyanus axillaris J.Presl & C.Presl [unknown]
  • Centaurea cana Sibth. & Sm. [unknown]
  • Centaurea cana Sm. [unknown]
  • Centaurea variegata variegata [unknown]
  • Centaurea axillaris axillaris [unknown]
  • Centaurea variegata variegata [unknown]
  • Centaurea cana C.A.Mey. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Centaurea triumfettii axillaris (Čelak.) Stef. & T.Georgiev [unknown]
  • Centaurea triumfettii cana (Sm.) Dostál [unknown]
  • Centaurea triumfettii aligera (Gugler) Dostál [unknown]
  • Centaurea triumfettii variegata Stef. & T.Georgiev [unknown]
  • Cyanus triumfettii axillaris (Čelak.) Greuter [unknown]
  • Centaurea variegata cana (Sm.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Centaurea montana variegata Rouy [unknown]
  • Centaurea montana axillaris Čelak. [unknown]
  • Centaurea ledebourii Steud. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea axillaris (also called Axillar Centaury, among many other common names) is an annual plant that typically grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, steppes, and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single erect stem with a few branches. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate, with entire margins and a few hairs on the upper surface.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea axillaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are also used for making herbal tea and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea axillaris has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a single head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea axillaris is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and western Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Centaurea axillaris

Centaurea axillaris is native to Turkey and can be found in the Anatolian steppe.

Centaurea axillaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea axillaris?

Centaurea axillaris

What is the common name of Centaurea axillaris?

Axillary knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea axillaris?

It is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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,