Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Kotschy ex Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 693 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041731
Common Names
- Centaurea lycopifolia
- Wolf's-foot Cornflower
- Wolf's-foot Star-thistle
Synonyms
- Centaurea shepardi Post & Beauverd [unknown]
Description
Centaurea lycopifolia (also called Lycopifolia Centaurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to Turkey, where it grows in dry, rocky areas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea lycopifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea lycopifolia has purple-blue flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea lycopifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Centaurea lycopifolia
Centaurea lycopifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands.
Centaurea lycopifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea lycopifolia?
Centaurea lycopifolia
What are the common names of Centaurea lycopifolia?
Wolf's thistle
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea lycopifolia?
It is found in dry, rocky, and grassy habitats in the mountains of the Caucasus 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,