Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dominii
ID:
117284

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dostál) Dubovik

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 75(11): 1579 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116613



Common Names

  • Centaurea dominii
  • Dominii Centaurea
  • Dominii Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea dominii (also called Blue Knapweed, Star Thistle, and Starweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has a branching habit and grows up to 1 meter tall. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grassland, disturbed ground, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea dominii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea dominii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea dominii is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. Prune regularly to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Centaurea dominii

Centaurea dominii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Italy, Spain, and Greece.

Centaurea dominii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea dominii?

Centaurea dominii

What is the common name of Centaurea dominii?

Domin's Knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea dominii?

Centaurea dominii is found in dry, open areas in southern 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

Josef Dostál (1903-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dostál' in the authors string.
Oljga N. Dubovik (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dubovik' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:962309-1: Based on the initial data import