Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dichroantha
ID:
70198

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Kern.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 24: 104 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069527



Common Names

  • Two-Colored Knapweed
  • Centaurea Dichroantha
  • Two-Colored Star-Thistle


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Description

Centaurea dichroantha (also called Two-Colored Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its pink and white flower heads and its pinnately lobed leaves. It is found in dry, disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea dichroantha is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is a low-maintenance plant and attracts bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea dichroantha is a small, purple, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round-shaped seed with a purple or light-brown color. The seedlings are small, delicate, and have a light-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea dichroantha is an annual herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is generally pest and disease free.

Where to Find Centaurea dichroantha

Centaurea dichroantha is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny habitats. It is often found in rocky areas and along roadsides.

Centaurea dichroantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea dichroantha?

Centaurea dichroantha

What is the common name of Centaurea dichroantha?

Two-colored knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea dichroantha?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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,

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