Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calocephala
ID:
23718

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 2: 928 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023047



Common Names

  • Calocedrus Centaurea
  • Centaurea calocephala
  • Calocedrus Knapweed


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Synonyms

  • Colymbada atropurpurea (Waldst. & Kit.) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea atropurpurea Waldst. & Kit. [unknown]
  • Centaurea subalpina Schur [unknown]
  • Cyanus atropurpureus Baumg. [unknown]
  • Centaurea calophylla Steud. [unknown]
  • Centaurea glauca Desf. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea calocephala (also called yellow star thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea calocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea calocephala has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea calocephala can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced 45-60 cm apart.

Where to Find Centaurea calocephala

Centaurea calocephala is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Centaurea calocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea calocephala?

Centaurea calocephala

What is the family of Centaurea calocephala?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Centaurea calocephala?

Beautiful Star-thistle

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