Status:
valid
Authors:
Dostál
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Preslia x. 61 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065628
Common Names
- Centaurea novakii
- Novak's Star-thistle
- Novak's Knapweed
Synonyms
- Centaurea triumfettii novakii (Dostál) Dostál [unknown]
- Cyanus novakii (Dostál) Greuter [unknown]
Description
Centaurea novakii (also called Novak's Centaurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has pink flowers and grows in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea novakii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover to prevent soil erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea novakii is yellow with a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are covered in white hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea novakii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best grown in a sheltered position to protect it from strong winds.
Where to Find Centaurea novakii
Centaurea novakii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Centaurea novakii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea novakii?
Centaurea novakii
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea novakii?
Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas
What is the flower color of Centaurea novakii?
White to pinkish-purple
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,