Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucadea
ID:
26986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lacaita

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. 1925, n. s. xxxii. 105.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026315



Common Names

  • Centaurea leucadea
  • White-flowered Centaurea
  • Leucadea Centaurea


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Synonyms

  • Acosta leucadea (Lacaita) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea leucadea leucadea [unknown]

Description

Centaurea leucadea (also called White Star Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with small yellow flowers and a strong, aromatic scent. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea leucadea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea leucadea is small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea leucadea is a small, evergreen perennial native to the Mediterranean. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate some drought. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant compact and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Centaurea leucadea

Centaurea leucadea is found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Centaurea leucadea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea leucadea?

Centaurea leucadea

What is the common name of Centaurea leucadea?

White Centaury

Where is Centaurea leucadea native to?

Greece

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