Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
litardierei
ID:
7648

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jahand. & Maire

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 1925, xvi. 76.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006977



Common Names

  • Centaurea litardierei
  • Litardierei Centaurea
  • Centaurea


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea litardierei litardierei [unknown]
  • Colymbada litardierei (Jahand. & Maire) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea litardierei villosa Maire [unknown]

Description

Centaurea litardierei (also called Litardiere's Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea litardierei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and reducing inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea litardierei is purple and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea litardierei is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Centaurea litardierei

Centaurea litardierei is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky, dry areas.

Centaurea litardierei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea litardierei?

Centaurea litardierei

What is the common name of Centaurea litardierei?

Litardiere's knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea litardierei?

Grassy meadows and pastures

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-106736: Based on the initial data import
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Émile Jahandiez (1876-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jahand.' in the authors string.