Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latiloba
ID:
24841

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klokov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxviii. 557, 620 (1963).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024170



Common Names

  • Centaurea latiloba
  • Broad-leaved Centaurea
  • Broad-leaf Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea latiloba (also called 'Broad-leaved Knapweed', among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate with entire margins and have a white midrib. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea latiloba is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea latiloba has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea latiloba is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown from seed sown in spring or autumn, or by dividing established plants in spring.

Where to Find Centaurea latiloba

Centaurea latiloba is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Centaurea latiloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea latiloba?

Centaurea latiloba

What is the common name of Centaurea latiloba?

Broad-leaved Star Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea latiloba?

Grasslands, meadows, 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,