Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lugdunensis
ID:
35450

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Observ. Pl. Nouv. v. 49 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034779



Common Names

  • Lugdunum Thistle
  • Lugdunum Centaurea
  • Lugdunum Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea lugdunensis (also called Lyon Cornflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a single flower head with purple-blue ray florets and yellow disc florets.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea lugdunensis is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Centaurea lugdunensis are small, white, and clustered in heads. The seeds are small, black, and oblong with a small tuft of white hairs at one end. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea lugdunensis is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Centaurea lugdunensis

Centaurea lugdunensis is found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in France, Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Centaurea lugdunensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea lugdunensis?

Centaurea lugdunensis

What is the common name of Centaurea lugdunensis?

Lugdunum Centaurea

Where is Centaurea lugdunensis native to?

Western and Central 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,