Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mannagettae
ID:
27274

Status:
valid

Authors:
Podp.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 52: 661 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026603



Common Names

  • Centaurea mannagettae
  • Mannagetta's Star-thistle
  • Mannagetta's Centaurea


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Description

Centaurea mannagettae (also called Mannagetta's knapweed, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region of Europe. It has a single stem with a rosette of spiny, lobed leaves. It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea mannagettae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea mannagettae has yellow flowers with long, thin spines. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves with spines.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea mannagettae is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Centaurea mannagettae

Centaurea mannagettae is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Italy, France, and Spain.

Centaurea mannagettae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea mannagettae?

Centaurea mannagettae

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea mannagettae?

It is native to the Canary Islands and Madeira.

What are the common names of Centaurea mannagettae?

It is also known as Mannagetta's Centaurea, Mannagetta's Knapweed, and Mannagetta's Star-thistle.

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,

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