Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flosculosa
ID:
8509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 2285 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007838



Common Names

  • Centaurea Flosculosa
  • Flosculose Centaurea
  • Flosculose Knapweed


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea discoidea Balb. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Lepteranthus incoronatus Cass. [unknown]
  • Cyanus flosculosus Baumg. [unknown]
  • Centaurea nervosa ferdinandi (Gren.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Centaurea ferdinandi Gren. [unknown]
  • Jacea flosculosa (Willd.) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea nervosa thomasiana Gremli [unknown]
  • Jacea ferdinandi (Gren.) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea rhaetica ferdinandi (Grenier) Pignatti [unknown]

Description

Centaurea flosculosa (also called 'Flosculose Star-thistle', among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, spiny, star-shaped flower heads. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea flosculosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea flosculosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea flosculosa is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize once a year in the spring.

Where to Find Centaurea flosculosa

Centaurea flosculosa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas in Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Centaurea flosculosa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea flosculosa?

Centaurea flosculosa is native to Europe and Asia.

What is the growth habit of Centaurea flosculosa?

Centaurea flosculosa is an evergreen shrub with a spreading growth habit.

What is the lifespan of Centaurea flosculosa?

Centaurea flosculosa has a lifespan of up to 40 years.

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