Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ibn-tattoui
ID:
1328063

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chamboul., Bidat & J.-F.Léger

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 174(3): 157 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340517



Common Names

  • Centaurea ibn-tattoui
  • Ibn-Tattoui Centaurea
  • Ibn-Tattoui's Centaurea


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Description

Centaurea ibn-tattoui (also called Purple-head knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea ibn-tattoui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea ibn-tattoui has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea ibn-tattoui is an annual plant that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Centaurea ibn-tattoui

Centaurea ibn-tattoui is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of North Africa, including Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

Centaurea ibn-tattoui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea ibn-tattoui?

Centaurea ibn-tattoui

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea ibn-tattoui?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the average height of Centaurea ibn-tattoui?

Up to 1 m

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

Jean-François Léger (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-F.Léger' in the authors string.
M.M. Chambouleyron: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chamboul.' in the authors string.
Matthieu Bidat: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bidat' in the authors string.