Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
homoeosceros
ID:
32641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pau

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Aragonesa Ci. Nat. 1914, xiii. 42.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031970



Common Names

  • Homoeosceros Knapweed
  • Centaurea Homoeosceros
  • Homoeosceros Star-thistle


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Description

Centaurea homoeosceros (also called Homoeosceros Centaurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are lanceolate and alternate. It grows in dry areas, such as the Andes Mountains.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea homoeosceros is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea homoeosceros is yellow and white in color, and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea homoeosceros is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division can also be done in spring or autumn, although it is not always successful.

Where to Find Centaurea homoeosceros

Centaurea homoeosceros is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Centaurea homoeosceros FAQ

What are the common uses of Centaurea homoeosceros?

Centaurea homoeosceros is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

What is the optimal growing environment for Centaurea homoeosceros?

Centaurea homoeosceros prefers a warm, sunny climate with well-drained soil.

What are the common pests and diseases of Centaurea homoeosceros?

Common pests and diseases of Centaurea homoeosceros include aphids, mealybugs, and powdery mildew.

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,