Status:
valid
Authors:
Adamov.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Wien. Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 74: 145 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033820
Common Names
- Centaurea deustiformis
- Deustiform Centaurea
- Deustiformis Centaurea
Synonyms
- Centaurea deustiformis deustiformis [unknown]
Description
Centaurea deustiformis (also called 'Dusty Miller', among many other common names) is an annual plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 40 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea deustiformis is a plant that is often used in ornamental gardens. It has a long flowering period and produces a lot of nectar which makes it attractive to bees and other pollinators. It is also drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea deustiformis is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea deustiformis is an evergreen perennial that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 60 cm. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Centaurea deustiformis
Centaurea deustiformis can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Centaurea deustiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea deustiformis?
Centaurea deustiformis
What is the common name of Centaurea deustiformis?
Dusty knapweed
What is the family of Centaurea deustiformis?
Asteraceae
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,