Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
71598

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant. 2: 301. 1799

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070927



Common Names

  • Centaurea parviflora
  • Small-flowered Knapweed
  • Little Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea parviflora (also called Blue Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant native to Europe, North Africa and Western Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. It grows in grasslands, meadows, roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea parviflora is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea parviflora has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea parviflora is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root crowns in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is also drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently to avoid root rot.

Where to Find Centaurea parviflora

Centaurea parviflora can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Centaurea parviflora FAQ

What is the common name of Centaurea parviflora?

Small-flowered Knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea parviflora?

Grassy areas of Europe and Asia

What are the medicinal uses of Centaurea parviflora?

It is used to treat skin disorders, inflammation, and digestive issues

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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