Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
litochorea
ID:
71864

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Georgiadis & Phitos

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Ann. Univ. Provence, Biol. Ecol. Medit. 5(1): 31. 1979 [1978 publ. 1979]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071193



Common Names

  • Litochore Centaurea
  • Litochore Cornflower
  • Litochore Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea litochorea (also called Greek Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has lance-shaped, gray-green leaves and purple flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea litochorea is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea litochorea has white flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea litochorea is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings in the summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Centaurea litochorea

Centaurea litochorea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Centaurea litochorea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea litochorea?

Centaurea litochorea

What is the common name of Centaurea litochorea?

Litochore cornflower

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea litochorea?

It is found in dry, rocky soils in the Mediterranean region.

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-27974: Based on the initial data import
Theodoros Georgiadis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Georgiadis' in the authors string.
Dimitris Phitos (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phitos' in the authors string.