Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
onopordifolia
ID:
10944

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 10: 114 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010273



Common Names

  • Centaurea onopordifolia
  • Onopordifolia Centaurea
  • Onopordifolia-Centaurea


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Description

Centaurea onopordifolia (also called Onopordum Centaurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has lanceolate leaves and grows in dry, rocky soils. It is often found in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea onopordifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders, respiratory problems, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea onopordifolia has pink flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea onopordifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers a sunny location in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can also be propagated by seed, but it is not recommended as the seedlings may not be true to the parent plant.

Where to Find Centaurea onopordifolia

Centaurea onopordifolia is native to the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea onopordifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Centaurea onopordifolia?

Common names of Centaurea onopordifolia include Onopordum thistle, Onopordum thistle, and Onopordum thistle.

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea onopordifolia?

Centaurea onopordifolia is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

What are the benefits of Centaurea onopordifolia?

Centaurea onopordifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and digestive problems.

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,

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