Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incompta
ID:
18205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vis.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Fl. Dalmat. 38. t. 13b. fig. 1.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017534



Common Names

  • Centaurea Incompta
  • Incompta Knapweed
  • Incompta Starthistle


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea incompta incompta [unknown]
  • Centaurea incompta incompta [unknown]
  • Acosta incompta (Vis.) Holub [unknown]

Description

Centaurea incompta (also called Yellow Star Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a simple stem with a few branches and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and greyish-green in colour. It is found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea incompta is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including skin and respiratory conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea incompta has small, yellow flowers that bloom from June to August. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea incompta is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be planted in the spring or fall and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It should be planted in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Centaurea incompta

Centaurea incompta can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea incompta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea incompta?

Centaurea incompta

What is the common name of Centaurea incompta?

Incomplete Knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea incompta?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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