Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breviceps
ID:
29047

Status:
valid

Authors:
Iljin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Izv. Glavn. Bot. Sada S.S.S.R. 26: 35, sphalm. (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028376



Common Names

  • Breviceps Centaurea
  • Centaurea Breviceps
  • Short-Headed Knapweed


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea margaritacea breviceps (Iljin) Dostál [unknown]

Description

Centaurea breviceps (also called Short-headed Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that bears numerous flower heads. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea breviceps is used as a ground cover and for erosion control, and its flowers are used for ornamental purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea breviceps has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea breviceps is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division should be done in the fall.

Where to Find Centaurea breviceps

Centaurea breviceps can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Italy, Spain, and Greece.

Centaurea breviceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea breviceps?

Centaurea breviceps

What type of plant is Centaurea breviceps?

It is an annual herbaceous plant

Where is Centaurea breviceps found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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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