Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cineraria
ID:
72533

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 912 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071862



Common Names

  • Dusty Miller
  • Silver Ragwort
  • Cineraria


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea ucriae Lacaita [unknown]
  • Centaurea gymnocarpa Moris & De Not. [unknown]
  • Centaurea plumosa E.Vilm. [unknown]
  • Centaurea gymnocarpa gymnocarpa [unknown]
  • Centaurea cineraria cineraria [unknown]
  • Centaurea cinerea cinerea [unknown]
  • Centaurea plumosa plumosa [unknown]
  • Acosta cineraria (L.) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea cinerea Lam. [unknown]
  • Centaurea cineraria cinerea (Lam.) Dostál [unknown]
  • Centaurea gymnocarpa plumosa hort. ex E.Vilm. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea cineraria (also called Silver Dusty Miller, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short, woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, deeply lobed, and covered in silvery-white hairs. The flowers are pink, purple, or white and grow in large, flat-topped clusters. It is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea cineraria is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating diabetes and hypertension.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea cineraria sub. circae (Sommier) Cela Renz. & Viegi
Centaurea cineraria sub. cineraria
Centaurea cineraria sub. sirenum (Lacaita) Pignatti & Iamonico ex Iamonico & Del Guacchio

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea cineraria is white and daisy-like, with a single row of petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea cineraria is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the clumps in the spring or summer. The divisions should be planted in a sandy potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the divisions should establish in a few weeks.

Where to Find Centaurea cineraria

Centaurea cineraria is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and slopes.

Centaurea cineraria FAQ

What are the ideal soil conditions for Centaurea cineraria?

Centaurea cineraria prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

What is the best way to propagate Centaurea cineraria?

Centaurea cineraria can be propagated by seed or by division.

What is the best time to plant Centaurea cineraria?

Centaurea cineraria should be planted in the spring or fall.

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