Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foucauldiana
ID:
62701

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maire

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 1929, xx. 186.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062030



Common Names

  • Foucauld's Centaurea
  • Foucauld's Knapweed
  • Foucauld's Starthistle


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea tougourensis foucauldiana (Maire) Quézel & Santa [unknown]

Description

Centaurea foucauldiana (also called Fuzzy Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open habitats. The leaves are lanceolate and covered with white hairs, and the flowers are pink or purple.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea foucauldiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is often planted in rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea foucauldiana is purple and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings are light green and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea foucauldiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It should be planted in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be pruned back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Centaurea foucauldiana

Centaurea foucauldiana is native to the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea foucauldiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea foucauldiana?

Centaurea foucauldiana

What is the common name of Centaurea foucauldiana?

Foucauld's star thistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea foucauldiana?

Dry grasslands, stony slopes, and disturbed sites

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-1904: Based on the initial data import
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.