Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moncktonii
ID:
1273138

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Britton

Source:
tro

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 6(1): 172 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272476



Common Names

  • Centaurea Moncktonii
  • Monckton's Centaurea
  • Monckton's Starthistle


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Description

Centaurea moncktonii (also called Monckton's knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a sprawling habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and in moist meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea moncktonii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea moncktonii has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea moncktonii is a perennial herb that is propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilization.

Where to Find Centaurea moncktonii

Centaurea moncktonii can be found in the mountains of Turkey.

Centaurea moncktonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea moncktonii?

Centaurea moncktonii

What type of plant is Centaurea moncktonii?

Herb

Where is Centaurea moncktonii found?

Europe

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,