Status:
valid
Authors:
Nábělek
Source:
gcc
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Spisy Prír. Fak. Masarykovy Univ. 52: 44 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086511
Common Names
- Nemec's Centaurea
- Nemec Centaurea
- Centaurea Nemecii
Description
Centaurea nemecii (also called Nemec's star-thistle, among many other common names) is a species of thistle native to Europe. It has bright yellow flowers and spiny leaves. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea nemecii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to create natural fences or hedges. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin ailments and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea nemecii is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are initially green and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea nemecii is a perennial plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Centaurea nemecii
Centaurea nemecii is native to Central and Eastern Europe and can be found in parts of Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Ukraine.
Centaurea nemecii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea nemecii?
Centaurea nemecii
What is the common name of Centaurea nemecii?
Nemec's Knapweed
Where is Centaurea nemecii found?
It is found in the mountains of Central and Eastern 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,