Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cheirolopha
ID:
22173

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fenzl) Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 2: 466, in adnot. (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021502



Common Names

  • Cheirolopha Centaurea
  • Cheirolopha Knapweed
  • Centaurea Cheirolopha


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Description

Centaurea cheirolopha (also called Cheirolopha star thistle, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Middle East, and is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes. It has a thick stem and large, spiny, grey-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea cheirolopha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea cheirolopha has a bright yellow flower, with a diameter of about 3 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of grey-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea cheirolopha is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the clumps in early spring.

Where to Find Centaurea cheirolopha

Centaurea cheirolopha can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Centaurea cheirolopha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea cheirolopha?

Centaurea cheirolopha

What is the common name of Centaurea cheirolopha?

Woolly-headed knapweed

What is the family of Centaurea cheirolopha?

Asteraceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-120790: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.