Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lainzii
ID:
15826

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fern.Casas

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Exsicc. me distrib. 1: 9 (1975).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015155



Common Names

  • Centaurea
  • Lainzii Centaurea
  • Lainz's Centaurea


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Synonyms

  • Colymbada lainzii (Fern.Casas) Fern.Casas & Susanna [unknown]

Description

Centaurea lainzii (also called Lainz Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Spain and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea lainzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea lainzii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea lainzii is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea lainzii

Centaurea lainzii is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and on limestone slopes.

Centaurea lainzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea lainzii?

Centaurea lainzii

What is the family of Centaurea lainzii?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Centaurea lainzii?

Lainz's Centaurea

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