Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxa
ID:
94924

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hausskn. ex Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 640 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094253



Common Names

  • Centaurea Laxa
  • Lax Centaurea
  • Slender Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea laxa (also called Slender Knapweed, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple flower heads in a flat-topped cluster. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea laxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also known to attract bees and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea laxa has bright yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black, and have a diameter of 0.8-1 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea laxa is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be grown in a variety of climates. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in the fall. The seed should be sown in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to 6-8 inches apart when they are 4-6 inches tall.

Where to Find Centaurea laxa

Centaurea laxa is native to the Mediterranean region, including in Greece, Turkey, and North Africa.

Centaurea laxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea laxa?

Centaurea laxa

What is the common name of Centaurea laxa?

Slender knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea laxa?

It is found in dry, open areas in Europe and Asia.

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-50458: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.