Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bimorpha
ID:
116437

Status:
valid

Authors:
Viv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Fl. Libyc. Spec. 58. t. 24 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115766



Common Names

  • Bimorph Centaurea
  • Centaurea Bimorpha
  • Bimorph Knapweed


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Synonyms

  • Calcitrapoides bimorpha (Viv.) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea kralikii Boiss. [unknown]
  • Centaurea eriocephala Boiss. & Reut. [unknown]
  • Centaurea pseudophilostizus Godr. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea bimorpha (also called two-horned knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has a single stem and is covered in white, woolly hairs. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea bimorpha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea bimorpha is a small, yellow-green flower with a single yellow anther. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, slender, green shoot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea bimorpha is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to flower.

Where to Find Centaurea bimorpha

Centaurea bimorpha can be found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region, especially in the Iberian Peninsula.

Centaurea bimorpha FAQ

What are the common names of Centaurea bimorpha?

Common names of Centaurea bimorpha include two-flowered knapweed and two-flowered centaurea.

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea bimorpha?

Centaurea bimorpha is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

What is the growth habit of Centaurea bimorpha?

Centaurea bimorpha is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall.

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