Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dalmatica
ID:
36593

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Kern.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Sched. Fl. Exs. Austro-Hung. i. 87 (1881), in adnot.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035922



Common Names

  • Centaurea
  • Dalmatica
  • Dalmatian Knapweed


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Synonyms

  • Acosta dalmatica (A.Kern.) Holub [unknown]

Description

Centaurea dalmatica (also called Dalmatian Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has pink or white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea dalmatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea dalmatica has white flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with white hairs on the underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea dalmatica is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea dalmatica

Centaurea dalmatica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky hillsides and grasslands.

Centaurea dalmatica FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea dalmatica?

Centaurea dalmatica is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Centaurea dalmatica?

Centaurea dalmatica is an annual or biennial herb with erect stems.

What is the flower color of Centaurea dalmatica?

Centaurea dalmatica has pink or purple flowers.

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,