Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 2288 (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085587
Common Names
- Centaurea Nigrescens
- Black Knapweed
- Black Centaurea
Description
Centaurea nigrescens (also called black knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1.2 m tall and has a deep taproot. It is found in dry meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea nigrescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Centaurea nigrescens sub. pinnatifida (Fiori) Dostál
Centaurea nigrescens sub. nigrescens
Centaurea nigrescens sub. ramosa Gugler
Centaurea nigrescens sub. smolinensis (Hayek) Dostál
Centaurea nigrescens sub. neapolitana (Boiss.) Dostál
Centaurea nigrescens sub. vochinensis (Bernh. ex Rchb.) Nyman
Centaurea nigrescens sub. transalpina (Schleich. ex DC.) Nyman
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea nigrescens has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of finely divided, grey-green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea nigrescens is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer. It is also possible to propagate it from cuttings taken in the fall.
Where to Find Centaurea nigrescens
Centaurea nigrescens can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Centaurea nigrescens FAQ
What are the common names for Centaurea nigrescens?
Centaurea nigrescens is commonly known as Black Knapweed.
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea nigrescens?
Centaurea nigrescens is typically found in dry, open areas in Europe and Asia.
What type of soil does Centaurea nigrescens prefer?
Centaurea nigrescens prefers well-drained, loamy soils.
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,