Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jovinianum
ID:
121460

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sennen & Pau

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Aragonesa Ci. Nat. vi. 27 (1907).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120789



Common Names

  • Jovinianum Knapweed
  • Jovinianum
  • Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea jovinianum (also called Centaurea jovinianum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long petioles and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea jovinianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea jovinianum is a bright yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea jovinianum is an annual or biennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed sown in spring or autumn. The seed should be sown in a sunny spot and lightly covered with soil. Water regularly and thin out the seedlings when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Centaurea jovinianum

Centaurea jovinianum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Centaurea jovinianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea jovinianum?

Centaurea jovinianum

What is the common name of Centaurea jovinianum?

Jovinian thistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea jovinianum?

Centaurea jovinianum is found in grasslands, meadows, 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,

References

Carlos Pau y Español (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pau' in the authors string.
Frère Sennen (1861-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sennen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:190771-1: Based on the initial data import