Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyanoides
ID:
88916

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wahlenb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Resor Eur. Österland. [Berggren] 2: Bihang p.65 (1826).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088245



Common Names

  • Cyanoides Centaurea
  • Centaurea Cyanoides
  • Cyan Centaurea


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Description

Centaurea cyanoides (also called Blue Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a slender stem and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. Its leaves are narrow and lacy, and its flowers are blue and daisy-like. It is found in dry, rocky soils in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea cyanoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea cyanoides is a bright blue thistle-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea cyanoides can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Centaurea cyanoides

Centaurea cyanoides is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Centaurea cyanoides FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea cyanoides?

Centaurea cyanoides is native to Europe, where it grows in grasslands and meadows.

What is the size of Centaurea cyanoides?

Centaurea cyanoides is a small plant, typically growing to a height of 6 to 12 inches.

What are the flowers of Centaurea cyanoides like?

The flowers of Centaurea cyanoides are small and blue, with five petals and a yellow center.

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,