Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
croatica
ID:
43313

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Wagner & Degen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok 8: 334. 1909

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042642



Common Names

  • Centaurea croatica
  • Croatian Knapweed
  • Croatian Star-Thistle


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Description

Centaurea croatica (also called Croatian Knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has pink or purple flower heads and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in meadows, grasslands and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea croatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea croatica is purple in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea croatica is a perennial plant that is propagated through division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown from seed, but this is not recommended as it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to flower.

Where to Find Centaurea croatica

Centaurea croatica is native to Europe and can be found in grassy and rocky areas.

Centaurea croatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea croatica?

Centaurea croatica

What is the common name of Centaurea croatica?

Croatian Knapweed

Where is Centaurea croatica found?

Centaurea croatica is found in Europe and parts of Asia.

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-141250: Based on the initial data import
Árpád von Degen (1866-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Degen' in the authors string.
János Wagner (1870-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Wagner' in the authors string.