Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borjae
ID:
128803

Status:
valid

Authors:
Valdés Berm. & Rivas Goday

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Bot. Cavanilles 35: 160 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128132



Common Names

  • Centaurea borjae
  • Borja's Star Thistle
  • Borja's Centaurea


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Synonyms

  • Colymbada borjae (Valdés Berm. & Rivas Goday) Fern.Casas & Susanna [unknown]

Description

Centaurea borjae (also called Borja's Star-Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb with pink flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea borjae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea borjae has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black, and have a diameter of 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea borjae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant. It is best grown in a sunny location and should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Centaurea borjae

Centaurea borjae is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Centaurea borjae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea borjae?

Centaurea borjae

What is the common name of Centaurea borjae?

Borja's Centaurea

What is the habitat of Centaurea borjae?

It is found in dry, rocky or sandy soils in the mountains of 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-89121: Based on the initial data import
Salvador Rivas Goday (1905-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rivas Goday' in the authors string.
Enrique Valdés Bermejo (1945-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valdés Berm.' in the authors string.