Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysantha
ID:
5824

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 6(3): 504, nom. nov. (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005153



Common Names

  • Centaurea Chrysantha
  • Golden Knapweed
  • Chrysantha Centaurea


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Synonyms

  • Colymbada chrysantha (Wagenitz) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea chrysoleuca eriophylla Boiss. [unknown]
  • Centaurea eriophylla (Boiss.) Boiss. & Balansa ex Bornm. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea chrysantha (also called Golden Star Centaurea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb with an erect stem, reaching a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Turkey and Syria, and is found in rocky, mountainous habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea chrysantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a natural dye and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea chrysantha has yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea chrysantha is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed sown in spring or by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea chrysantha

Centaurea chrysantha can be found in the mountains of the western United States, including the Cascade Range, Sierra Nevada, and Rocky Mountains.

Centaurea chrysantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea chrysantha?

Centaurea chrysantha

What is the common name of Centaurea chrysantha?

Golden knapweed

Where is Centaurea chrysantha found?

Europe

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-104963: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.