Centaurea monktonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monktonii
ID:
62032
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Britton
Source:
gcc
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 6(1): 172 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061361
Common Names
- Monkton's Centaurea
- Monkton's Star Thistle
- Centaurea
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- Centaurea jacea pratensis W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
Description
Centaurea monktonii (also called Monkton's star thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It typically grows in dry, open areas and can reach heights of up to 1 m. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea monktonii is an ornamental plant that is often used in flower beds and borders. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea monktonii has yellow flowers that are star-shaped and have a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings have a white taproot and two cotyledons that are green and oval-shaped.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Centaurea monktonii is a perennial plant native to Europe. It prefers full sun and moist soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring and division should be done in the spring.
Where to Find Centaurea monktonii
Centaurea monktonii is native to the British Isles and can be found in dry grasslands and heaths.
Centaurea monktonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea monktonii?
Centaurea monktonii
What type of plant is Centaurea monktonii?
It is an annual flowering plant
Where does Centaurea monktonii grow?
It is native to the Mediterranean, but is grown in many temperate regions around the world
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
Charles Edward Britton (1872-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Britton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:191031-1: Based on the initial data import