Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nivea
ID:
71091

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bornm.) Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 82(2): 171 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070420



Common Names

  • Snowy Centaurea
  • White Centaurea
  • Hoary Centaurea


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Description

Centaurea nivea (also called White Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils and in crevices of limestone cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea nivea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating respiratory disorders and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea nivea has small white flowers with a long, thin center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea nivea 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 in the summer. It is best to water it regularly and to fertilize it in the spring and summer.

Where to Find Centaurea nivea

Centaurea nivea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the coastal areas of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Centaurea nivea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea nivea?

Centaurea nivea

What is the family of Centaurea nivea?

Asteraceae

Where is Centaurea nivea found?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-27222: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.