Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
genesii-lopezii
ID:
62038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fern.Casas & Susanna

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 39(1): 62, as 'Genesii-Lopezi (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061367



Common Names

  • Lopez's Star Thistle
  • Genesii-Lopezii
  • Centaurea


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea haenseleri epapposa G.López [unknown]

Description

Centaurea genesii-lopezii (also called Genesii-Lopezii Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a low-growing, spreading habit with small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea genesii-lopezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea genesii-lopezii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea genesii-lopezii is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Centaurea genesii-lopezii

Centaurea genesii-lopezii is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in dry and rocky areas.

Centaurea genesii-lopezii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea genesii-lopezii?

Centaurea genesii-lopezii

What type of plant is Centaurea genesii-lopezii?

It is an annual flowering plant

Where does Centaurea genesii-lopezii grow?

It is native to Spain, but is grown in many temperate regions around the world

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-1839: Based on the initial data import
Francisco Javier Fernández Casas (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fern.Casas' in the authors string.
Alfonso Susanna (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Susanna' in the authors string.