Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
besseriana
ID:
130139

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 585 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129468



Common Names

  • Besser's Centaurea
  • Mountain Cornflower
  • Mountain Bluet


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Description

Centaurea besseriana (also called Besser's knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and western Asia. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and grows to a height of 0.3-1.2 meters. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea besseriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat skin diseases, inflammation, and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea besseriana is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea besseriana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny spot and watered regularly.

Where to Find Centaurea besseriana

Centaurea besseriana can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea besseriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea besseriana?

Centaurea besseriana

What type of plant is Centaurea besseriana?

Centaurea besseriana is a flowering plant

Where does Centaurea besseriana grow?

Centaurea besseriana is native to Europe

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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