Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corensis
ID:
36606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vals. & Filigh.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Webbia 45(2): 235 (1991) (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035935



Common Names

  • Centaurea
  • Corensis
  • Corensis Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea corensis (also called Coren's Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has pink or white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea corensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea corensis has white flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with white hairs on the underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea corensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea corensis

Lablab benghalensis is native to India and can be found in moist forests.

Centaurea corensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea corensis?

Centaurea corensis is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Centaurea corensis?

Centaurea corensis is an annual or biennial herb with erect stems.

What is the flower color of Centaurea corensis?

Centaurea corensis has pink or purple flowers.

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-134753: Based on the initial data import
Franca Valsecchi (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vals.' in the authors string.
Rossella Filigheddu (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Filigh.' in the authors string.