Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micracantha
ID:
71587

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dufour

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris) 23: 164 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070916



Common Names

  • Centaurea
  • Micracantha Centaurea
  • Narrowleaf Knapweed


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Synonyms

  • Calcitrapoides micracantha (Dufour) Holub [unknown]

Description

Centaurea micracantha (also called Small-spined Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to Europe. It has linear leaves and small, pink flowers. It typically grows in sunny, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea micracantha is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea micracantha is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea micracantha is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the garden and requires regular watering and fertilization.

Where to Find Centaurea micracantha

Centaurea micracantha can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Centaurea micracantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea micracantha?

Centaurea micracantha

What type of plant is Centaurea micracantha?

Centaurea micracantha is an annual herbaceous plant.

Where is Centaurea micracantha found?

Centaurea micracantha is found in Turkey.

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-27706: Based on the initial data import
Léon Dufour (1780-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dufour' in the authors string.