Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paui
ID:
10063

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loscos

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009392



Common Names

  • Pau's Centaurea
  • Pau's Starthistle
  • Pau's Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea paui (also called Pau's cornflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.6 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, open areas such as deserts and rocky slopes. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea paui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea paui has yellow flowers with a single yellow center, small seeds, and small seedlings with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea paui is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It is drought tolerant and should be watered regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Centaurea paui

Centaurea paui is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Centaurea paui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea paui?

Centaurea paui

What is the common name of Centaurea paui?

Pau's Centaurea

What type of plant is Centaurea paui?

A flowering plant

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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