Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macedonica
ID:
60646

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 6: 130 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059975



Common Names

  • Macedonian Star Thistle
  • Macedonian Cornflower
  • Macedonian Knapweed


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Synonyms

  • Colymbada macedonica (Boiss.) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea korthiaca Adamović ex Hayek [unknown]
  • Centaurea macedonica macedonica [unknown]
  • Centaurea thessalonica Halácsy [unknown]

Description

Centaurea macedonica (also called Macedonian Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea macedonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea macedonica is a white, daisy-like bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysosplenium glossophyllum can be propagated from seed or by division of the offsets. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division of offsets should be done in the spring or early summer. The offsets should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Centaurea macedonica

Centaurea macedonica can be found in the Balkan Peninsula, Greece, Turkey, and parts of the Middle East.

Centaurea macedonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea macedonica?

Centaurea macedonica

What is the common name of Centaurea macedonica?

Macedonian Star Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea macedonica?

Dry hillsides 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-17038: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.