Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
horrida
ID:
24296

Status:
valid

Authors:
Badarò

Source:
gcc

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Giorn. Fis. Chim. Storia Nat. Med. Arti Dec. 2, 7: 363 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023625



Common Names

  • Centaurea
  • Horned Centaurea
  • Hairy Centaurea


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Description

Centaurea horrida (also called Rough Centaury, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea horrida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea horrida has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with short, thin stems and dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea horrida is a perennial herb native to the Andes. It is easily propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Centaurea horrida

Centaurea horrida is native to the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea horrida FAQ

What are the common names of Centaurea horrida?

Common names of Centaurea horrida include Hairy Centaurea, Hairy Centaurea-aster, and Hairy Aster

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea horrida?

Centaurea horrida is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

What is the flower color of Centaurea horrida?

The flowers of Centaurea horrida are yellow in color.

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-122826: Based on the initial data import
Líbero Badaró (1798-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Badarò' in the authors string.