Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gerhardii
ID:
77115

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.V.Agab.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Lagascalia 19(1-2): 897 (1997) (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076444



Common Names

  • Gerhard's Knapweed
  • Gerhard's Centaurea
  • Gerhard's Star-Thistle


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Description

Centaurea gerhardii (also called Knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with purple flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia, and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other areas with disturbed soil.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea gerhardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to attract beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea gerhardii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea gerhardii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea gerhardii

Centaurea gerhardii can be found in the western United States, from California to Wyoming and Montana.

Centaurea gerhardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Centaurea gerhardii

What type of plant is this?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of this plant?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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-3310: Based on the initial data import
Mariam V. Agababjan (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.V.Agab.' in the authors string.