Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caprina
ID:
24340

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steven

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 29(II): 394 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023669



Common Names

  • Caprine Centaurea
  • Caprine Knapweed
  • Caprine Star-Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea koktebelica Klokov [unknown]
  • Centaurea vicina Lipsky [unknown]
  • Centaurea ovina koktebelica (Klokov) Dostál [unknown]
  • Centaurea ovina caprina (Steven) Mikheev [unknown]

Description

Centaurea caprina (also called Goat's-beard, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sunny and dry habitats, such as grasslands, rocky slopes, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea caprina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food additive in some dishes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea caprina has white flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea caprina is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It requires regular watering during the growing season and should be fertilized once a year.

Where to Find Centaurea caprina

Centaurea caprina is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Centaurea caprina FAQ

What type of plant is Centaurea caprina?

Centaurea caprina is an annual herbaceous plant.

What is the scientific classification of Centaurea caprina?

Centaurea caprina belongs to the family Asteraceae, genus Centaurea, and species caprina.

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea caprina?

Centaurea caprina is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.

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