Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
doumerguei
ID:
79127

Status:
valid

Authors:
Faure & Maire

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 1933, xxiv. 220.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078456



Common Names

  • Doumerguei Centaurea
  • Doumerguei Star-thistle
  • Doumerguei Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea doumerguei (also called White Star Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, branched stem with white flowers. It grows in open, disturbed sites, such as roadsides, fields, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea doumerguei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea doumerguei is yellow and has a bell-shaped corolla with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea doumerguei is an annual plant that is best grown from seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in spring and the plants will flower in late summer. Propagation can also be done by division in spring.

Where to Find Centaurea doumerguei

Centaurea doumerguei can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including France, Spain, and Italy.

Centaurea doumerguei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea doumerguei?

Centaurea doumerguei

What is the common name of Centaurea doumerguei?

Doumergue's Knapweed

What is the habitat of Centaurea doumerguei?

Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops

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-35056: Based on the initial data import
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Alphonse Faure (1865-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faure' in the authors string.