Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
janerii
ID:
89699

Status:
valid

Authors:
Graells

Source:
gcc

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Mem. Real Acad. Ci. Exact. Madrid 4: 466 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089028



Common Names

  • Centaurea Janerii
  • Janerii Centaurea
  • Janerii Starthistle


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea iserniana (J.Gay & Webb ex Graells) Pau [unknown]
  • Centaurea iserniana Graells ex Willk. & Lange [unknown]

Description

Centaurea janerii (also called Janer's Star-Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, dry grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea janerii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and other illnesses.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea janerii sub. janerii
Centaurea janeri sub. babiana M.Laínz
Centaurea janeri sub. gallaecica M.Laínz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea janerii is a yellow-white composite flower head, with a central disc of yellow disc florets and yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower head.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea janerii is an annual or short-lived perennial native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Centaurea janerii

Centaurea janerii is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in the countries of Spain, France, and Italy.

Centaurea janerii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea janerii?

Centaurea janerii

What is the common name of Centaurea janerii?

Janer's Starthistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea janerii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,