Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inermis
ID:
83149

Status:
valid

Authors:
Velen.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 52: 154 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082478



Common Names

  • Centaurea inermis
  • Woolly Knapweed
  • Soft Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea inermis (also called knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea inermis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea inermis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea inermis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Centaurea inermis

Centaurea inermis can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in Europe.

Centaurea inermis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea inermis?

Centaurea inermis

What is the common name of Centaurea inermis?

Inerme cornflower

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea inermis?

Grasslands, meadows, and roadsides

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-38986: Based on the initial data import
Josef Velenovský (1858-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Velen.' in the authors string.