Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dimorpha
ID:
16817

Status:
valid

Authors:
Viv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Fl. Libyc. Spec. 58. t. 24. f. 3. 1824 [pre-August 1824]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016146



Common Names

  • Centaurea Dimorpha
  • Two-form Knapweed
  • Two-form Star-thistle


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea dimorpha dimorpha [unknown]
  • Centaurea dimorpha kralickii Batt. & Trab. [unknown]
  • Centaurea dimorpha laevibracteata Hochr. [unknown]
  • Centaurea dimorpha major Pamp. [unknown]
  • Centaurea sonchifolia dimorpha (Viv.) DC. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea dimorpha (also called Two-form Cornflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with pink flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grassy and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea dimorpha is used in traditional medicine to treat liver and gallbladder disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea dimorpha is yellow and has a diameter of around 1 cm. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea dimorpha can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is also tolerant of a wide range of soil pH.

Where to Find Centaurea dimorpha

Centaurea dimorpha is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Centaurea dimorpha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea dimorpha?

Centaurea dimorpha

What is the common name of Centaurea dimorpha?

Two-horned Star-thistle

What type of plant is Centaurea dimorpha?

Annual herb

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