Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucophaea
ID:
8093

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Observ. Pl. Nouv. v. (1847) 64.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007422



Common Names

  • White Centaury
  • Centaurea Leucophaea
  • White-flowered Centaury


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea leucophaea leucophaea [unknown]
  • Centaurea paniculata pallidula Rouy [unknown]
  • Centaurea paniculata leucophaea (Jord.) Arcang. [unknown]
  • Centaurea leucophaea pallidulum Rouy [unknown]

Description

Centaurea leucophaea (also called White Star Centaurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers and is often found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea leucophaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea leucophaea sub. biformis (Timb.-Lagr.) Dostál
Centaurea leucophaea sub. controversa (Briq. & Cavill.) Kerguélen
Centaurea leucophaea sub. leucophaea
Centaurea leucophaea sub. ochrolopha (Costa) Dostál
Centaurea leucophaea sub. reuteri (Rchb.f.) Dostál
Centaurea leucophaea sub. brunnescens (Briq.) Dostál

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea leucophaea has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, lance-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea leucophaea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a cool climate and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea leucophaea

Centaurea leucophaea can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Centaurea leucophaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea leucophaea?

Centaurea leucophaea

What is the common name of Centaurea leucophaea?

White-headed Knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea leucophaea?

Centaurea leucophaea is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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