Status:
valid
Authors:
Radić
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Acta Biokovica 1: 133 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114990
Common Names
- Centaurea edith-mariae
- Edith-mariae Knapweed
- Edith-mariae Star-thistle
Description
Centaurea edith-mariae (also called Edith-Marie's Star-Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and pink flower heads. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea edith-mariae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea edith-mariae has purple-pink flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea edith-mariae is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance once established. For best results, sow seeds in the spring and divide established plants in the fall.
Where to Find Centaurea edith-mariae
Centaurea edith-mariae can be found in the mountainous regions of Central and Eastern Europe.
Centaurea edith-mariae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea edith-mariae?
Centaurea edith-mariae
What is the common name of Centaurea edith-mariae?
Edith-mariae knapweed
What is the optimal climate for Centaurea edith-mariae?
Centaurea edith-mariae prefers warm and dry climates.
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,