Status:
valid
Authors:
Vahl
Source:
gcc
Year:
1790
Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. i. 75. (1790)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036918
Common Names
- Hyssop Centaurea
- Centaurea Hyssopifolia
- Centaurea Hyssopifolia
Description
Centaurea hyssopifolia (also called Hyssop Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual plant that is native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea hyssopifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea hyssopifolia is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white-tipped ray florets. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea hyssopifolia is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Centaurea hyssopifolia
Centaurea hyssopifolia is native to Europe and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is found in many countries in Europe, including France, Spain, and Italy.
Centaurea hyssopifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea hyssopifolia?
Centaurea hyssopifolia
What is the common name of Centaurea hyssopifolia?
Hyssop-leaved Centaurea
Where is Centaurea hyssopifolia found?
Centaurea hyssopifolia is found in 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,