Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graminifolia
ID:
1416434

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Muñoz Rodr. & Devesa

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Malac. 35: 36 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428899



Common Names

  • Centaurea graminifolia
  • Grass Knapweed
  • Meadow Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea graminifolia (also called Grass Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has a single, erect stem, with a single flower at the top. The flower has a pink-purple corolla and a yellow-green calyx. It grows in sandy and rocky soils, in open areas, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea graminifolia is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea graminifolia is a small, white to pinkish-purple in color. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea graminifolia is an annual herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Centaurea graminifolia

Centaurea graminifolia can be found in Europe and western Asia.

Centaurea graminifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea graminifolia?

Centaurea graminifolia

What is the common name of Centaurea graminifolia?

Grass-Leaved Centaurea

Where does Centaurea graminifolia grow?

It is native to Europe and North Africa.

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

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Juan Antonio Devesa (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Devesa' in the authors string.
Adolfo F. Muñoz Rodríguez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muñoz Rodr.' in the authors string.