Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
babylonica
ID:
64458

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. : 460 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063787



Common Names

  • Centaurea Babylonica
  • Babylonian Starthistle
  • Starthistle


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Synonyms

  • Microlophus babylonicus (L.) Soják [unknown]
  • Serratula babylonica L. [unknown]
  • Piptoceras babylonicum Cass. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea babylonica (also called Babylonian thistle, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae. It has a branching stem, and grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea babylonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea babylonica has bright purple flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a long, narrow cotyledon and a short, thick hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea babylonica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Centaurea babylonica

Centaurea babylonica is native to the Mediterranean region and is usually found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and waste places.

Centaurea babylonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea babylonica?

Centaurea babylonica

What is the common name of Centaurea babylonica?

Babylonian thistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea babylonica?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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