Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kerneriana
ID:
36775

Status:
valid

Authors:
Janka

Source:
gcc

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 22: 178 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036104



Common Names

  • Kerner's Star Thistle
  • Kerner's Centaurea
  • Centaurea


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea nervosa nervosa [unknown]
  • Centaurea phrygia Jacq. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea kerneriana (also called Kerner's Star Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows in open woods, fields, and roadsides, and has purple flowers with a single row of petals and spiny leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea kerneriana is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal herb.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea phrygia sub. phrygia
Centaurea phrygia sub. phrygia
Centaurea kerneriana sub. kerneriana
Centaurea kerneriana sub. gheorghieffii (Halácsy) Dostál

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea kerneriana has small white daisy-like flowers with a dark center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea kerneriana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown from seed, but it may take up to two years for the plants to flower.

Where to Find Centaurea kerneriana

Centaurea kerneriana is native to Europe, and is found in the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea kerneriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea kerneriana?

Centaurea kerneriana

What is the common name of Centaurea kerneriana?

Kerner's Star-Thistle

What is the optimal growing temperature of Centaurea kerneriana?

60-70°F

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