Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
langei
ID:
114661

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nyman

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Syll. 6.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113990



Common Names

  • Lange's Centaurea
  • Lange's Star-thistle
  • Lange's Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea langei (also called Lange's Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils in deserts, chaparral, and grasslands. It has a woody base and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are gray-green and covered with short, white hairs. Its flowers are yellow and bloom from April to June.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea langei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea langei sub. dominguezii E.López, Devesa & Arnelas
Centaurea langei sub. exilis (Arènes) E.López, Devesa & Arnelas
Centaurea langei sub. coutinhoi (Franco) E.López, Devesa & Arnelas
Centaurea langei sub. geresensis (Arènes) E.López, Devesa & Arnelas
Centaurea langei sub. kheilii (Pau) E.López, Devesa & Arnelas
Centaurea langei sub. rothmaleriana (Arènes) E.López, Devesa & Arnelas
Centaurea langei sub. langei

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea langei has bright purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have slender stems and lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea langei is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divided plants should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Centaurea langei

Centaurea langei is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Centaurea langei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea langei?

Centaurea langei

What is the common name of Centaurea langei?

Lange's Centaurea

What is the habitat of Centaurea langei?

Dry, rocky slopes

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,