Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laconica
ID:
129264

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 660 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128593



Common Names

  • Centaurea
  • Laconian Star Thistle
  • Greek Star Thistle


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Description

Centaurea laconica (also called Laconian Knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows to a height of 0.5–2 m, and has linear leaves with a length of 2–10 cm. The plant is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea laconica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea laconica sub. laconica
Centaurea laconica sub. lineariloba (Hal. & Dörfl.) E.Gamal-Eldin & Wagenitz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea laconica is yellow and has a large head with many florets. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, slender and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea laconica is an annual plant that can be grown from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly. Propagation can also be done by cuttings taken from the stems or by division of the root clump.

Where to Find Centaurea laconica

Centaurea laconica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Centaurea laconica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea laconica?

Centaurea laconica

What are the common names of Centaurea laconica?

Laconian Centaury

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea laconica?

Grasslands 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-89567: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.