Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyanomorpha
ID:
123608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stef. & T.Georgiev

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Spis. Bulg. Akad. Nauk. 44: 181 (-183; plate 10) (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122937



Common Names

  • Glaucous Knapweed
  • Glaucous Centaurea
  • Blue Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea cyanomorpha (also called Cyanomorpha, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with blue flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea cyanomorpha is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea cyanomorpha is a purple-blue daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with multiple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea cyanomorpha can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny location with plenty of airflow.

Where to Find Centaurea cyanomorpha

Centaurea cyanomorpha is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in meadows and grasslands.

Centaurea cyanomorpha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea cyanomorpha?

Centaurea cyanomorpha

What is the common name of Centaurea cyanomorpha?

Blue centaurea

What is the habitat of Centaurea cyanomorpha?

It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas

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

Toma Coev Georgiev (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Georgiev' in the authors string.
Boris Stefanoff (1894-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stef.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:190309-1: Based on the initial data import