Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coziensis
ID:
27758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nyár.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
in Bull. Stint. Acad. Republ. Popul. Romine, Sect. Biol. Sci., 7: 230. 1955 ; et in Rev. Biol., Roumaine, i. No. 2, 37 (1956).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027087



Common Names

  • Centaurea Coziensis
  • Cozien's Star-Thistle
  • Cozien's Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea coziensis (also called Cozy Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea coziensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea coziensis has pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea coziensis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, but the seedlings are slow to mature. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in early summer.

Where to Find Centaurea coziensis

Centaurea coziensis is found in the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea coziensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea coziensis?

Centaurea coziensis

What is the common name of Centaurea coziensis?

Cozien's Star Thistle

What type of plant is Centaurea coziensis?

Annual herb

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,