Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nana
ID:
70585

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant. 2: 296, t. 241 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069914



Common Names

  • Centaurea Nana
  • Nana Centaurea
  • Centaurea Dwarf


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Synonyms

  • Colymbada nana (Desf.) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea raphanina Sieber ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Menomphalus nanus Pomel [unknown]

Description

Centaurea nana (also called 'Dwarf Cornflower', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and temperate Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with blue ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is found in meadows, pastures, grasslands, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea nana is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped, light green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea nana is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or by division. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and moist soil.

Where to Find Centaurea nana

Centaurea nana is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands and meadows.

Centaurea nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea nana?

Centaurea nana

What is the common name of Centaurea nana?

Dwarf Cornflower

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea nana?

Centaurea nana is native to Europe and Asia.

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