Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
haynaldiiformis
ID:
117219

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prodan

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Analele Acad. Republ. Populare Române 3(18): 691 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116548



Common Names

  • Haynald's Star Thistle
  • Mountain Star Thistle
  • Giant Star Thistle


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Description

Centaurea haynaldiiformis (also called 'Haynald's Star-thistle', among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a tall stem with small purple flower heads. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea haynaldiiformis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach pain, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea haynaldiiformis is yellow, with a yellow center and a yellow outer ring. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea haynaldiiformis is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea haynaldiiformis

Centaurea haynaldiiformis is native to the Carpathian Mountains in Romania.

Centaurea haynaldiiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea haynaldiiformis?

Centaurea haynaldiiformis

What is the common name of Centaurea haynaldiiformis?

Haynald's Star-Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea haynaldiiformis?

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,