Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corymbosa
ID:
138881

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pourr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Mem. Acad. Sc. Toul. 3: 310. 1788

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138210



Common Names

  • Corymb Centaurea
  • Corymb Thistle
  • Corymb Knapweed


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea hybrida All. [unknown]
  • Acosta corymbosa (Pourr.) Holub [unknown]

Description

Centaurea corymbosa (also called corymb thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, tall stem with a large, solitary flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea corymbosa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make a herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea corymbosa is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea corymbosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in spring or autumn. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Centaurea corymbosa

Centaurea corymbosa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.

Centaurea corymbosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea corymbosa?

Centaurea corymbosa

What are the common names of Centaurea corymbosa?

Corymbose Knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea corymbosa?

It is native to Greece and is found in alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and grasslands

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