Centaurea damascena - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
damascena
ID:
45837
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 10: 112 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045166
Common Names
- Damascus Cornflower
- Damascus Centaurea
- Damascus Knapweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Centaurea damascena (also called Damascus Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea damascena is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, as a source of timber for furniture and construction, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea damascena has small, purple flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are long and thin with small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Centaurea damascena is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Centaurea damascena
Centaurea damascena is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Centaurea damascena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea damascena?
Centaurea damascena
What is the common name of Centaurea damascena?
Damask knapweed
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea damascena?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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-143680: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.