Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
82788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoffmanns. & Link

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Fl. Portug. 2: 220 (1820-1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082117



Common Names

  • Small-flowered Knapweed
  • Small-headed Centaury
  • Micranthous Centaury


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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Centaurea micrantha micrantha [unknown]
  • Acosta hoffmannseggii (Hayek) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea castellana micrantha (Hoffmanns. & Link) Nyman [unknown]
  • Centaurea hoffmannseggii Hayek [unknown]

Description

Centaurea micrantha (also called small-flowered knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant with a woody base and a deep taproot. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has grey-green leaves and small, pink-purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Centaurea micrantha flower is a white or pinkish-white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, three-lobed achene. The seedlings are small, with a basal rosette of leaves.

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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea micrantha is a short-lived perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Centaurea micrantha

Centaurea micrantha can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and in North Africa.

Centaurea micrantha FAQ

What are the common names of Centaurea micrantha?

Common names of Centaurea micrantha include small-flowered knapweed, small-flowered star-thistle, and small-flowered centaurea.

What is the optimal soil type for Centaurea micrantha?

Centaurea micrantha prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a pH of 6.5 to 8.0.

What is the optimal temperature for Centaurea micrantha?

Centaurea micrantha prefers temperatures between 10-25°C (50-77°F).

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-38644: Based on the initial data import
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Johann Centurius Hoffmannsegg (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoffmanns.' in the authors string.