Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carystea
ID:
1319069

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trigas & Constantin.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 158(4): 764 (762-774; figs., (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331523



Common Names

  • Centaurea Carystea
  • Carystea Centaurea
  • Carystea Star Thistle


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Description

Centaurea carystea (also called Caryste Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is native to Greece, and is found in dry, open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea carystea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It is also used as a food source and for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea carystea has yellow flowers with dark centers. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea carystea is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It should be planted in well-drained soil and watered regularly. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.

Where to Find Centaurea carystea

Centaurea carystea is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

Centaurea carystea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea carystea?

Centaurea carystea

What is the common name of Centaurea carystea?

Caryste knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea carystea?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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

Theophanis Constantinidis (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Constantin.' in the authors string.
Panayiotis Trigas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trigas' in the authors string.