Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orphanidea
ID:
17890

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heldr. & Sartori ex Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 3: 73 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017219



Common Names

  • Orphan's Centaury
  • Orphanidea Centaury
  • Centaurea orphanidea


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea orphanidea orphanidea [unknown]
  • Centaurea orphanidea orphanidea [unknown]
  • Acosta orphanidea (Heldr. & Sartori) Holub [unknown]

Description

Centaurea orphanidea (also called Orphan's Centaury, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a woody stem and is covered in purple flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea orphanidea is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used in landscaping. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright purple flowers. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea orphanidea is pink and thistle-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea orphanidea is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-7. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring, as they need a period of warm weather to germinate. The seedlings should be planted in well-prepared soil.

Where to Find Centaurea orphanidea

Centaurea orphanidea is native to Europe and western Asia. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Centaurea orphanidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea orphanidea?

Centaurea orphanidea

What type of plant is Centaurea orphanidea?

Annual herb

Where is Centaurea orphanidea 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-116668: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.
Joseph Sartori (1809-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sartori' in the authors string.