Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cithaeronea
ID:
8334

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phitos & Constantin.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Fl. Medit. 3: 273 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007663



Common Names

  • Cithaeronea Centaurea
  • Cithaeronea
  • Cithaeronea Starthistle


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Description

Centaurea cithaeronea (also called Cithaeronea Knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and bright pink flower heads. It grows in meadows, pastures, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea cithaeronea is used as an ornamental plant and has been used to treat skin conditions, headaches, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea cithaeronea is purple and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea cithaeronea is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Centaurea cithaeronea

Centaurea cithaeronea is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Centaurea cithaeronea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea cithaeronea?

Centaurea cithaeronea

What type of plant is Centaurea cithaeronea?

It is an herb

Where is Centaurea cithaeronea found?

It is found in 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-107404: Based on the initial data import
Dimitris Phitos (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phitos' in the authors string.
Theophanis Constantinidis (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Constantin.' in the authors string.