Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odorata
ID:
77380

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burm.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. (N. L. Burman) Prodr. Fl. Cap.: 28. 1768 [1 Mar-6 Apr 1768]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076709



Common Names

  • Sweet Centaury
  • Sweet Scented Centaury
  • Fragrant Centaury


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea margaritae Auct. [deprecated]

Description

Centaurea odorata (also called Sweet Sultan, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It has large, spiny, grey-green leaves and large, purple flower heads. Native to Europe, it is found in rocky places, dry meadows, and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea odorata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea odorata has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea odorata is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is most commonly found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, woodlands, and chaparral. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Centaurea odorata

Centaurea odorata can be found in dry grasslands in southern Europe.

Centaurea odorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea odorata?

Centaurea odorata

What is the common name of Centaurea odorata?

Fragrant Knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea odorata?

Grassy slopes and disturbed areas

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