Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cheiranthifolia
ID:
80404

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Phytographia 1: 12 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079733



Common Names

  • Cheiranthifolia Centaurea
  • Centaurea Cheiranthifolia
  • Cheiranthifolia Centaurea


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Description

Centaurea cheiranthifolia (also called Woolly knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It has a short, erect stem, with lance-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in open areas, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea cheiranthifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea cheiranthifolia sub. willdenowii (Czerep.) Mikheev
Centaurea cheiranthifolia sub. cheiranthifolius

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea cheiranthifolia has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin, pointed petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings are thin and spindly with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea cheiranthifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 15°F. It can be pruned back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Centaurea cheiranthifolia

Centaurea cheiranthifolia can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

Centaurea cheiranthifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea cheiranthifolia?

Centaurea cheiranthifolia

What is the common name of Centaurea cheiranthifolia?

Woolly Centaurea

What is the habitat of Centaurea cheiranthifolia?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in open areas

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,