Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
castellanoides
ID:
124338

Status:
valid

Authors:
Talavera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Lagascalia 12(2): 271 (1984), nom. nov. (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123667



Common Names

  • Castellanoides Centaurea
  • Castellanoides Starthistle
  • Castellanoides Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea castellanoides (also called Castellano's Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea castellanoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments including colds, fever, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea castellanoides sub. arundana E.López & Devesa
Centaurea castellanoides sub. talaverae E.López & Devesa
Centaurea castellanoides sub. castellanoides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea castellanoides has a yellow flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea castellanoides is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Centaurea castellanoides

Centaurea castellanoides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas and open woods.

Centaurea castellanoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea castellanoides?

Centaurea castellanoides

What is the common name of Centaurea castellanoides?

Castellanoides knapweed

What type of plant is Centaurea castellanoides?

Perennial herb

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