Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calabra
ID:
1325101

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Caruso, S.A.Giardina, Raimondo & Spadaro

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Pl. Biosystems 147(3): 844 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337555



Common Names

  • Calabra Centaurea
  • Centaurea Calabra
  • Calabra Centaurea


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Description

Centaurea calabra (also called Calabrian knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant with pink and purple flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean and prefers grassy, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea calabra is a species of plant used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea calabra has small, purple flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea calabra is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Centaurea calabra

Centaurea calabra is native to Italy and can be found in the Calabra region.

Centaurea calabra FAQ

What is the common name of Centaurea calabra?

Calabrian Knapweed

What type of plant is Centaurea calabra?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea calabra?

Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops

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

Francesco Maria Raimondo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raimondo' in the authors string.
Vivienne Spadaro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spadaro' in the authors string.
S.Antoine Giardina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.Giardina' in the authors string.
G. Caruso: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Caruso' in the authors string.