Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bugellensis
ID:
114540

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Soldano) Soldano

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Nat. Bresciana 30: 151 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113869



Common Names

  • Centaurea bugellensis
  • Bugey Knapweed
  • Bugey Star-Thistle


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Description

Centaurea bugellensis (also called 'Bugell Centaurea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a single flower head. The leaves are lanceolate, and the flowers are yellow. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea bugellensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for bees and other pollinators, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea bugellensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea bugellensis is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed and can be grown from cuttings. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Centaurea bugellensis

Centaurea bugellensis is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, France, Italy, and Switzerland.

Centaurea bugellensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea bugellensis?

Centaurea bugellensis

What is the common name of Centaurea bugellensis?

Bugell Centaurea

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea bugellensis?

Grassy areas, meadows, 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-75384: Based on the initial data import
Adriano Soldano (1944-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soldano' in the authors string.