Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leonidia
ID:
135071

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kalpoutz. & Constantin.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 146(3): 376 (375-383; figs.) (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134400



Common Names

  • Leonida Centaurea
  • Leonidia Centaurea
  • Lion's-ear Centaurea


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Description

Centaurea leonidia (also called Leonidas Centaury, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea leonidia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea leonidia is a yellow-rayed flower head, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, black achene with a pappus. The seedling is a small rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea leonidia is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in early spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to reach maturity.

Where to Find Centaurea leonidia

Centaurea leonidia can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea leonidia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea leonidia?

Centaurea leonidia

What is the common name of Centaurea leonidia?

Leonid's knapweed

Where is Centaurea leonidia native to?

Central and Eastern Europe

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-95190: Based on the initial data import
Theophanis Constantinidis (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Constantin.' in the authors string.
Eleftherios Kalpoutzakis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kalpoutz.' in the authors string.