Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
matthiolifolia
ID:
13284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 4: 19 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012613



Common Names

  • Matthiol's Star-thistle
  • Centaurea matthiolifolia
  • Matthiol's Centaurea


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Description

Centaurea matthiolifolia (also called Matthiola Centaurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea matthiolifolia is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine, with its leaves being used to treat skin diseases and its flowers being used to treat fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea matthiolifolia is yellow and tubular in shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea matthiolifolia is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Centaurea matthiolifolia

Centaurea matthiolifolia is native to Turkey and can be found in rocky, mountainous regions.

Centaurea matthiolifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea matthiolifolia?

Centaurea matthiolifolia

What is the common name of Centaurea matthiolifolia?

Matthiola Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea matthiolifolia?

Grasslands and rocky slopes

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,