Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
doddsii
ID:
44141

Status:
valid

Authors:
Post ex Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. , Suppl.: 515 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043470



Common Names

  • Centaurea doddsii
  • Dodds' Centaurea
  • Dodds' Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea doddsii (also called Dodd's Centaurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to California and Oregon. It grows in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea doddsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea doddsii has yellow flowers with dark centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea doddsii is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. Place the cuttings in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist.

Where to Find Centaurea doddsii

Centaurea doddsii can be found in the western United States, primarily in California.

Centaurea doddsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea doddsii?

Centaurea doddsii

What type of plant is Centaurea doddsii?

Herb

Where does Centaurea doddsii grow?

Europe

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-142047: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George Edward Post (1838-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Post' in the authors string.