Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bofilliana
ID:
1323226

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sennen ex Devesa & E.López

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Lagascalia 32: 250 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335680



Common Names

  • Bofilliana Centaurea
  • Bofilliana Knapweed
  • Bofilliana Knapweed Flower


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Description

Centaurea bofilliana (also called Bofill's Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Spain. It has a single stem and produces white or pink flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea bofilliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea bofilliana has yellow flowers, small, black, shiny seeds and seedlings with ovate to obovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea bofilliana is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is hardy to USDA zone 4.

Where to Find Centaurea bofilliana

Centaurea bofilliana is found in Spain.

Centaurea bofilliana FAQ

What is the common name of Centaurea bofilliana?

Bofill's Centaurea

What is the scientific name of Bofill's Centaurea?

Centaurea bofilliana

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea bofilliana?

It is found in dry meadows in Spain

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

Frère Sennen (1861-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sennen' in the authors string.
Juan Antonio Devesa (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Devesa' in the authors string.
Eusebio López (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.López' in the authors string.