Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
involucrata
ID:
129787

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant. 2: 295 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129116



Common Names

  • Centaurea
  • Knapweed
  • Star Thistle


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Description

Centaurea involucrata (also called Involucrate knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with pink or purple flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea involucrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea involucrata has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a long, narrow leaf shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea involucrata is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Centaurea involucrata

Centaurea involucrata is native to the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea involucrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea involucrata?

Centaurea involucrata

What type of plant is Centaurea involucrata?

A flowering plant

Where is Centaurea involucrata found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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