Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
musilii
ID:
137708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Velen.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Königl. Böhm. Ges. 1911(11): 9. 1912 [1911 publ 1912]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137037



Common Names

  • Mushroom Centaury
  • Mushroom Knapweed
  • Centaurea musilii


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Description

Centaurea musilii (also called Centaurea, Centaurea musilii, and Centaurea musilii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala, and grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea musilii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea musilii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea musilii is an annual herb that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Centaurea musilii

Centaurea musilii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, in areas of Italy, France, and Spain.

Centaurea musilii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea musilii?

Centaurea musilii

What is the common name of Centaurea musilii?

Musil's Centaurea

What is the habitat of Centaurea musilii?

Dry, sandy soils and gypsum outcrops

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,