Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallescens
ID:
132066

Status:
valid

Authors:
Delile

Source:
gcc

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Descr. Egypte, Hist. Nat. 278, t. 49 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131395



Common Names

  • Pale Knapweed
  • Centaurea Pallescens
  • Pale Star-thistle


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Description

Centaurea pallescens (also called Pale Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has white daisy-like flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas. It is a popular garden plant and is often used as a ground cover.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea pallescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating headaches, fever, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea pallescens sub. pallescens
Centaurea pallescens sub. calcitrapella (Bornm. & Dinsm.) Plitmann
Centaurea pallescens var. australis Plitmann
Centaurea pallescens sub. idumaea Plitmann
Centaurea pallescens sub. kurnubensis (Eig) Plitmann

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea pallescens has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea pallescens is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When planting from seed, sow in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. When propagating from cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer, and place in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sheltered spot.

Where to Find Centaurea pallescens

Centaurea pallescens is native to the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea pallescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea pallescens?

Centaurea pallescens

What is the common name of Centaurea pallescens?

None

What is the family of Centaurea pallescens?

Asteraceae

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