Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kochiana
ID:
139133

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Holub) Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 35(2): 227 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138462



Common Names

  • Centaurea kochiana
  • Centaurea Andina
  • Centaurea Parviflora


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Synonyms

  • Acosta kochiana Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea olympica Wagenitz [unknown]

Description

Centaurea kochiana (also called 'Koch's Centaury', 'Koch's Star-thistle', 'Koch'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 grows up to 60 cm tall. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea kochiana is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea kochiana is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea kochiana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Centaurea kochiana

Centaurea kochiana is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Centaurea kochiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea kochiana?

Centaurea kochiana

What is the common name of Centaurea kochiana?

Koch's knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea kochiana?

Grassy areas, meadows, and pastures

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-99108: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.