Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inexpugnabilis
ID:
1335261

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.P.Ferrer, Mansanet-Salvador & R.Roselló

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Collect. Bot. (Barcelona) 35(e006): 3 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347715



Common Names

  • Centaurea inexpugnabilis
  • Inexpugnabilis Centaurea
  • Centaurea inexpugnabilis


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Description

Centaurea inexpugnabilis (also called 'Inexpugnable Centaurea', among many other common names) is an herbaceous species native to Europe. It is a small, perennial plant with up to five leaves and a maximum height of about 30 cm. It has white flowers and silvery-green leaves. It is found in dry, sandy habitats in Europe.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea inexpugnabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea inexpugnabilis has small, yellow flowers with a white center and a yellowish-green ovary. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea inexpugnabilis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil and keep the soil moist until germination. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings are established.

Where to Find Centaurea inexpugnabilis

Centaurea inexpugnabilis is native to Turkey and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Centaurea inexpugnabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea inexpugnabilis?

Centaurea inexpugnabilis

What is the common name of Centaurea inexpugnabilis?

Inexpugnabilis

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea inexpugnabilis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Roberto Roselló Gimeno (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Roselló' in the authors string.
Pedro Pablo Ferrer Gallego (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.P.Ferrer' in the authors string.
C.J. Mansanet-Salvador: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mansanet-Salvador' in the authors string.