Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
codringtonii
ID:
79951

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 97: 253 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079280



Common Names

  • Centaurea codringtonii
  • Codringtonii Centaurea
  • Centaurea Codringtonii


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Synonyms

  • Chartolepis umesaoi Kitam. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea codringtonii (also called Codrington's Centaurea, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, rocky and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea codringtonii is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea codringtonii is a yellow disc floret, the seed is a small achene and the seedlings are small and hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea codringtonii is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It is tolerant of drought and can be pruned to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Centaurea codringtonii

Centaurea codringtonii is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Centaurea codringtonii FAQ

What is the common name of Centaurea codringtonii?

Codrington's Star-thistle

What type of plant is Centaurea codringtonii?

A biennial herb

Where is Centaurea codringtonii native to?

South Africa

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