Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
derderiifolia
ID:
30104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 82(2): 171 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029433



Common Names

  • Centaurea Derderiifolia
  • Derderiifolia Centaurea
  • Centaurea Derderiifolia


Searching for Centaurea derderiifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Centaurea derderiifolia (also called 'Woolly Cornflower', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open habitats. It has a woody stem and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea derderiifolia is an ornamental plant that is commonly used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive purple flowers and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea derderiifolia is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

Searching for Centaurea derderiifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea derderiifolia is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist soil. Cultivation is best done in well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Centaurea derderiifolia

Centaurea derderiifolia can be found in the Middle East, mainly in Turkey and Iran.

Centaurea derderiifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Centaurea derderiifolia?

Darder's Star Thistle

What is the growth habit of Centaurea derderiifolia?

It is an annual herb with a single stem and a few leaves.

What is the flowering season of Centaurea derderiifolia?

It flowers from April to August.

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-128444: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.