Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovina
ID:
90302

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pall. ex Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 2292 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089631



Common Names

  • Centaurea Ovina
  • Ovine Star-thistle
  • Ovine Corn-flower


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Synonyms

  • Acrolophus ovinus (Pall. ex Willd.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Centaurea kimeridzei M.Kimer. [unknown]
  • Centaurea ovina ovina [unknown]
  • Centaurea intacta Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Acosta ovina (Pall. ex Willd.) Soják [unknown]

Description

Centaurea ovina (also called Sheep's-basket, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has an erect stem and grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea ovina is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea ovina has white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea ovina is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Centaurea ovina

Centaurea ovina is native to Europe and can be found in dry, rocky grasslands and meadows.

Centaurea ovina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea ovina?

Centaurea ovina

What is the common name of Centaurea ovina?

Sheep's-burdock

What is the habitat of Centaurea ovina?

It is found in grasslands, pastures, and open woodlands

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-4594: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.