Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lactucifolia
ID:
21676

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 622 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021005



Common Names

  • Centaurea lactucifolia
  • Lactucifolia Centaurea
  • Lactucifolia


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea lactucifolia lactucifolia [unknown]
  • Centaurea lactucifolia lactucifolia [unknown]
  • Centaurea lactucifolia halkensis (Fors.-Major & Barbey) Rech.f. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea lactucifolia (also called Lettuce-leaved Knapweed, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces pink flowers in the summer. It typically grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea lactucifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea lactucifolia var. halkensis (Fors.-Major & Barbey) Wagenitz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea lactucifolia is yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea lactucifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, including clay, loam, and sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea lactucifolia

Centaurea lactucifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Centaurea lactucifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea lactucifolia?

Centaurea lactucifolia

What is the common name of Centaurea lactucifolia?

Lettuce-leaved Knapweed

Where is Centaurea lactucifolia found?

Centaurea lactucifolia is found in Europe and North Africa.

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