Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montis-borlae
ID:
88223

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soldano

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Giorn. Bot. Ital. 112(5-6): 399 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087552



Common Names

  • Mountain Knapweed
  • Mountain Cornflower
  • Borlae's Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea montis-borlae (also called Borlae's Knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It has purple flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm and a long, slender stem. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, roadsides and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea montis-borlae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea montis-borlae has bright purple flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea montis-borlae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Centaurea montis-borlae

Centaurea montis-borlae can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado and Wyoming.

Centaurea montis-borlae FAQ

What type of soil does Centaurea montis-borlae prefer?

Centaurea montis-borlae prefers well-draining, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

What is the optimal temperature for Centaurea montis-borlae?

Centaurea montis-borlae prefers temperatures between 50-75°F (10-24°C).

How much sunlight does Centaurea montis-borlae need?

Centaurea montis-borlae prefers full sun to partial shade.

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-43910: Based on the initial data import
Adriano Soldano (1944-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soldano' in the authors string.