Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jurineifolia
ID:
78922

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 3: 73 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078251



Common Names

  • Jurine's Centaurea
  • Jurine's Star-thistle
  • Jurine's Star Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Acosta jurineifolia (Boiss.) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea provincialis Boiss. ex Lindem. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea jurineifolia (also called Jurine's star thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea jurineifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea jurineifolia is yellow in color with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea jurineifolia is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Centaurea jurineifolia

Centaurea jurineifolia is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and open woodlands.

Centaurea jurineifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Centaurea jurineifolia?

Jurine's Star-thistle

What are the characteristics of Centaurea jurineifolia?

It is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant with a woody base. It has a single stem that grows up to 1 m tall. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have toothed margins. The flower heads are solitary and have yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets.

What is the habitat of Centaurea jurineifolia?

It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

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-34852: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.