Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
degeniana
ID:
30214

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Wagner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok vi. 114 (1907),

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029543



Common Names

  • Degen's Centaurea
  • Degen's Star Thistle
  • Centaurea Degeniana


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea jacea degeniana (J.Wagner) Hayek [unknown]
  • Centaurea phrygia degeniana Stoj. & Acht. [unknown]
  • Jacea degeniana (J.Wagner) Holub [unknown]

Description

Centaurea degeniana (also called Degen's Centaurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea degeniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea degeniana is a small, blue, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea degeniana is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown from seed or cuttings and prefers a well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation from cuttings is the most successful method, as the plant can be slow to germinate from seed. It is also important to ensure that the soil is kept moist during the growing season.

Where to Find Centaurea degeniana

Centaurea degeniana is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It is particularly common in the Alps.

Centaurea degeniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea degeniana?

Centaurea degeniana

What is the common name of Centaurea degeniana?

Degen's Star-thistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea degeniana?

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-12855: Based on the initial data import
János Wagner (1870-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Wagner' in the authors string.