Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nissana
ID:
136359

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petrovič

Source:
gcc

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Addit. Fl. Agr. Nyss. : 110 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135688



Common Names

  • Centaurea Nissana
  • Nissana Centaurea
  • Centaurea Nissana L.


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Synonyms

  • Cyanus nissanus (Petrovič) Bancheva & Raimondo [unknown]
  • Centaurea nyssana nyssana [unknown]
  • Centaurea nyssana nyssana [unknown]
  • Centaurea albida tuberosa (Vis.) Stoj. & Acht. [unknown]
  • Centaurea napulifera nyssana (Petrovič) Dostál [unknown]
  • Centaurea cheiranthifolia borissii Turrill & Stoj. [unknown]
  • Cyanus nissanus (Petrovič) Soják [unknown]
  • Centaurea nissana rivularis (Brot.) Malag. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea nissana (also called Nissana knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem and a few lateral branches. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea nissana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea nissana is a yellow disc floret. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea nissana is an annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best propagated by direct sowing in the spring. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea nissana

Centaurea nissana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Centaurea nissana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea nissana?

Centaurea nissana

What is the common name of Centaurea nissana?

Nissan thistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea nissana?

It is found in dry, rocky hillsides in the Caucasus region

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,