Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boissieri
ID:
71113

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 303 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070442



Common Names

  • Boissier's Star-thistle
  • Star-thistle
  • Centaurea


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Description

Centaurea boissieri (also called 'Boissier's Knapweed', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a thin, upright stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, grassy meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea boissieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea boissieri sub. funkii (Sch.Bip. ex Willk.) Blanca
Centaurea boissieri sub. mariolensis (Rouy) Dostál
Centaurea boissieri sub. transmalvana (Emb. & Maire) Breitw. & Podlech
Centaurea boissieri sub. atlantica (Font Quer) Blanca
Centaurea boissieri sub. willkommii (Sch.Bip.) Dostál
Centaurea boissieri sub. calvescens (Maire) Greuter
Centaurea boissieri sub. integrifolia (Willk.) Blanca & Suár.-Sant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea boissieri is yellow with a yellow center and a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea boissieri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 6-9.

Where to Find Centaurea boissieri

Centaurea boissieri is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Centaurea boissieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea boissieri?

Centaurea boissieri

What is the common name of Centaurea boissieri?

Boissier's knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea boissieri?

Dry grasslands, scrub, 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