Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deusta
ID:
79200

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ten.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Fl. Napol. 1(Prodr.): LI (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078529



Common Names

  • Centaurea Deusta
  • Red Star Thistle
  • Star Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea pseudodeusta (Hayek) Grossh. [unknown]
  • Centaurea deusta deusta [unknown]
  • Centaurea deusta deusta [unknown]
  • Centaurea alba divaricata Arcang. [unknown]
  • Centaurea alba calva (Cesati & al.) Arcang. [unknown]
  • Centaurea alba deusta (Ten.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Centaurea deusta divaricata (Guss.) Matthäs & Pignatti [unknown]
  • Centaurea alba calva Cesati & al. [unknown]
  • Centaurea deusta concolor (DC.) Hayek [unknown]
  • Centaurea alba concolor DC. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea deusta (also called White Star Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, open grasslands and roadsides. It has white flowers with yellow centers and is usually found in large colonies.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea deusta is a low-maintenance plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It is also a popular choice for erosion control and can be used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea deusta has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea deusta is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed in spring or early summer, or from divisions taken in late spring or early summer. The divisions should be taken from the top of the plant, and should be planted in a pot of moist soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny spot until it has established itself.

Where to Find Centaurea deusta

Centaurea deusta can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and east to the Middle East.

Centaurea deusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea deusta?

Centaurea deusta

What is the common name of Centaurea deusta?

Dusty Star Thistle

What type of plant is Centaurea deusta?

It is a flowering plant in the aster family.

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-35123: Based on the initial data import
Michele Tenore (1780-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ten.' in the authors string.