Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gattefossei
ID:
44540

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maire

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Contrib. Etude Fl. Afr. Nord Fasc. 21. , reimpr. p. 1 (1933); Maire in Bull.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043869



Common Names

  • Centaurea gattefossei
  • Gattefosse's Centaurea
  • Gattefosse's Star Thistle


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Description

Centaurea gattefossei (also called Gattefosse's centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea gattefossei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea gattefossei has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, slender seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea gattefossei is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Centaurea gattefossei

Centaurea gattefossei is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa and Western Asia.

Centaurea gattefossei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea gattefossei?

Centaurea gattefossei

What is the family of Centaurea gattefossei?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea gattefossei?

Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides

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-142437: Based on the initial data import
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.