Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
infestans
ID:
92956

Status:
valid

Authors:
Durieu

Source:
gcc

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Recueil Mens. 2: 430. 1847

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092285



Common Names

  • Infestans Centaurea
  • Infestans Starthistle
  • Centaurea Infestans


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Description

Centaurea infestans (also called Infestans Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small pink flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea infestans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Centaurea infestans are small, yellow, and clustered in heads. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea infestans is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be propagated by seed.

Where to Find Centaurea infestans

Centaurea infestans is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Centaurea infestans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea infestans?

Centaurea infestans

What is the common name of Centaurea infestans?

Infestans Knapweed

Where is Centaurea infestans found?

Centaurea infestans is found in Europe and Asia

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,