Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
immanuelis-loewii
ID:
21081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Degen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok 16: 117 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020410



Common Names

  • Centaurea immanuelis-loewii
  • Immanuelis-Loewii Centaurea
  • Immanuelis-Loewii Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea immanuelis-loewii (also called Immanuel's Star-thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and is characterized by its spiny, yellow flower heads. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea immanuelis-loewii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea immanuelis-loewii is a yellow disc floret, about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, about 1 mm in length. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea immanuelis-loewii is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the autumn in a warm frame. Division should be done in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea immanuelis-loewii

Centaurea immanuelis-loewii is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in rocky habitats, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Centaurea immanuelis-loewii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea immanuelis-loewii?

Centaurea immanuelis-loewii

What type of plant is Centaurea immanuelis-loewii?

It is an annual herb

Where does Centaurea immanuelis-loewii grow?

It is native to the Middle East

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,

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