Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Hofmus. xxvii. 451 (1913).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126004
Common Names
- Centaurea Bruguierana
- Bruguierana Knapweed
- Knapweed
Description
Centaurea bruguierana (also called Bruguiera Centaurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and serrated. Its flowers are pinkish-purple and its fruits are small achenes. It grows in moist soils, in meadows, and in the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea bruguierana is an ornamental plant that is used for its attractive foliage and daisy-like flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as an accent plant in rock gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Centaurea bruguierana sub. belangeriana (DC.) Bornm.
Centaurea bruguierana sub. bruguierana
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea bruguierana has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea bruguierana is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of clumps in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Centaurea bruguierana
Centaurea bruguierana is found in the Mediterranean region.
Centaurea bruguierana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea bruguierana?
Centaurea bruguierana
What is the common name of Centaurea bruguierana?
Bruguier's knapweed
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea bruguierana?
Grasslands 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,