Status:
valid
Authors:
Steven
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 29(II): 391 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080622
Common Names
- Centaurea Gerberi
- Gerber Daisy
- Gerber's Star Thistle
Synonyms
- Centaurea margaritacea gerberi (Steven) Dostál [unknown]
Description
Centaurea gerberi (also called Gerber's Centaurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea gerberi is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea gerberi is a yellow-orange disc-shaped flower head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, green stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea gerberi is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is easily propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once germinated, the seedlings can be transplanted into the desired location.
Where to Find Centaurea gerberi
Centaurea gerberi is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Greece, Italy, and Turkey.
Centaurea gerberi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea gerberi?
Centaurea gerberi
What type of plant is Centaurea gerberi?
It is a flowering plant
Where is Centaurea gerberi native to?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
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,