Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malinvaldiana
ID:
47029

Status:
valid

Authors:
Batt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 33: 355 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046358



Common Names

  • Malinvaud's Centaurea
  • Malinvaud's Knapweed
  • Malinvaud's Star Thistle


Searching for Centaurea malinvaldiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Centaurea cossoniana Batt. [unknown]
  • Centaurea battandieri Hochr. [unknown]
  • Colymbada malinvaldiana (Batt.) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea granatensis purpurea Maire [unknown]
  • Centaurea malinvaldiana cossoniana (Batt.) Batt. [unknown]
  • Centaurea granatensis malinvaldiana (Batt.) Maire [unknown]
  • Centaurea incana purpurea Maire [unknown]
  • Centaurea malinvaldiana battandieri (Hochr.) Maire [unknown]
  • Centaurea granatensis citrina Maire [unknown]
  • Centaurea malinvaldiana malinvaldiana [unknown]
  • Centaurea granatensis battandieri (Hochr.) Maire [unknown]

Description

Centaurea malinvaldiana (also called Malin's knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces small purple flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and on rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea malinvaldiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea malinvaldiana has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

Searching for Centaurea malinvaldiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea malinvaldiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize once a month. Deadhead the flowers to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Centaurea malinvaldiana

Centaurea malinvaldiana is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, and Switzerland.

Centaurea malinvaldiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea malinvaldiana?

Centaurea malinvaldiana

What type of plant is Centaurea malinvaldiana?

It is an annual flowering plant.

Where is Centaurea malinvaldiana found?

It is found 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