Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
davisii
ID:
136752

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 6(3): 497 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136081



Common Names

  • Davis' Centaurea
  • Davis' Knapweed
  • Davis' Star Thistle


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Description

Centaurea davisii (also called Davis' Cornflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of 0.5-1 meter and has small, yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea davisii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a food plant for livestock, and its leaves can be used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea davisii is a small, white daisy-like flower. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, slender plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea davisii is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of up to 1m. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Centaurea davisii

Centaurea davisii is found in the mountains of central and southern Spain.

Centaurea davisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea davisii?

Centaurea davisii

What is the common name of Centaurea davisii?

Davis' knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea davisii?

Grassy places, meadows, and open woods

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-96803: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.