Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paniculata
ID:
135413

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 912 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134742



Common Names

  • Greater Knapweed
  • Hardheads
  • Bachelor's Button


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Description

Centaurea paniculata (also called Panicled Star Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has spiny stems and white flowers. It grows in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea paniculata is used medicinally and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea paniculata sub. rigidula (Jord.) Dostál
Centaurea paniculata sub. polycephala (Jord.) Nyman
Centaurea paniculata sub. esterellensis (Burnat ex Briq.) Dostál
Centaurea paniculata sub. cossoniana (Arènes) Dostál
Centaurea paniculata sub. paniculata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea paniculata is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea paniculata is an annual that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.

Where to Find Centaurea paniculata

Centaurea paniculata can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Centaurea paniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea paniculata?

Centaurea paniculata

What type of plant is Centaurea paniculata?

It is an annual herbaceous plant.

Where is Centaurea paniculata native to?

It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

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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