Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dumulosa
ID:
35596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 10: 111 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034925



Common Names

  • Centaurea dumulosa
  • Dune Star-thistle
  • Dune Star-thistle


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Synonyms

  • Acosta dumulosa (Boiss.) Holub [unknown]

Description

Centaurea dumulosa (also called Tufted Cornflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and is found in moist meadows and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea dumulosa is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea dumulosa is a small white flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea dumulosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It is best to keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Centaurea dumulosa

Centaurea dumulosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Centaurea dumulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea dumulosa?

Centaurea dumulosa

What is the family of Centaurea dumulosa?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Centaurea dumulosa?

Dumulosa Knapweed

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