Status:
valid
Authors:
Steven
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 29(II): 395 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060365
Common Names
- Hohenackeri Centaurea
- Centaurea Daisy
- Hohenackeri Daisy
Synonyms
- Centaurea hohenackeriana Trautv. [unknown]
- Centaurea ovina hohenackeri (Steven) Mikheev [unknown]
Description
Centaurea hohenackeri (also called Centaurea hohenackeri, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea hohenackeri is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin ailments and wounds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea hohenackeri is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea hohenackeri is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Propagation is best done by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Centaurea hohenackeri
Centaurea hohenackeri is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in the wild in parts of Europe and North Africa. It is also commercially available from nurseries and garden centers.
Centaurea hohenackeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea hohenackeri?
Centaurea hohenackeri
What is the family of Centaurea hohenackeri?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Centaurea hohenackeri?
Grasslands and disturbed areas
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,