Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crocata
ID:
47098

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franco

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Nov. Fl. Portugal 2: 474, 572. 1984

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046427



Common Names

  • Centaurea crocata
  • Crocata Centaurea
  • Crocata Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea crocata (also called Crocata Knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and Eastern Europe. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are oblanceolate and deeply lobed. It grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea crocata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea crocata is a bright yellow daisy-like flower with a black center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea crocata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to sow the seeds in early spring and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Centaurea crocata

Centaurea crocata is native to Turkey and can be found in the Taurus Mountains.

Centaurea crocata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea crocata?

Centaurea crocata

What is the common name of Centaurea crocata?

Crimson Star Thistle

Where is Centaurea crocata native to?

Japan

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,