Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nicolai
ID:
76743

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bald.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Malpighia v. 75 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076072



Common Names

  • Nicolai's Centaurea
  • Iron Cross Centaurea
  • Mountain Cornflower


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea lanceolata (Vis.) Hayek [unknown]
  • Colymbada nicolai (Bald.) Holub [unknown]
  • Colymbada lanceolata (Vis.) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea salonitana lanceolata Vis. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea nicolai (also called Nicholas' Knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, oval leaves and purple flowers. It is found in dry, grassy habitats such as meadows and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea nicolai is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea nicolai is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea nicolai is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Centaurea nicolai

Centaurea nicolai can be found in the meadows and grasslands of the Caucasus and Central Asia.

Centaurea nicolai FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea nicolai?

Centaurea nicolai

What is the common name of Centaurea nicolai?

Nicolai's Centaurea

What is the family of Centaurea nicolai?

Asteraceae

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-3274: Based on the initial data import
Antonio Baldacci (1867-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bald.' in the authors string.