Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jaennensis
ID:
69810

Status:
valid

Authors:
Degen & Debeaux

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok v. 8 (1906).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069139



Common Names

  • Centaurea jaennensis
  • Jaen Centaurea
  • Spanish Star Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Acosta jaennensis (Degen & Debeaux) Fern.Casas & Susanna [unknown]
  • Centaurea boissieri jaennensis (Degen & Debeaux) Dostál [unknown]

Description

Centaurea jaennensis (also called Jaen Centaury, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist woodlands, meadows, and along streams and can reach up to 60 cm in height. Its leaves are lanceolate to ovate and its flowers are yellow and daisy-like.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea jaennensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers can be used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea jaennensis is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black achene, and the seedling is a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea jaennensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root system. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to water deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Centaurea jaennensis

Centaurea jaennensis is native to Spain and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Centaurea jaennensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea jaennensis?

Centaurea jaennensis

What type of plant is Centaurea jaennensis?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Centaurea jaennensis native to?

It is native to 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-25978: Based on the initial data import
Árpád von Degen (1866-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Degen' in the authors string.
Jean Odon Debeaux (1826-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Debeaux' in the authors string.