Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jeffreyana
ID:
61616

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mesfin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(4): 737 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060945



Common Names

  • Jeffrey's Starwort
  • Centaurea Jeffreyana
  • Star Thistle


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Description

Centaurea jeffreyana (also called Jeffrey's Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a short, upright stem with long, linear leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea jeffreyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea jeffreyana is a yellow, daisy-like flower, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea jeffreyana is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a warm, sunny location. Division of the clumps can be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Centaurea jeffreyana

Centaurea jeffreyana is native to the western United States, primarily in California and Oregon. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, chaparral, and rocky hillsides.

Centaurea jeffreyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea jeffreyana?

Centaurea jeffreyana

What is the common name of Centaurea jeffreyana?

Centaurea jeffreyana

Where is Centaurea jeffreyana found?

Centaurea jeffreyana is found in the western United States

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-17976: Based on the initial data import
Mesfin Tadesse (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mesfin' in the authors string.