Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 586 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074693
Common Names
- Pelia Centaurea
- Pelian Centaurea
- Woolly Centaurea
Synonyms
- Centaurea pelia pelia [unknown]
- Acosta pelia (DC.) Holub [unknown]
- Centaurea xanthina Boiss. & Heldr. [unknown]
- Centaurea pelia gerania T.Georgiadis [unknown]
- Centaurea pelia trigona T.Georgiadis [unknown]
Description
Centaurea pelia (also called Pelia knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a thick, woody stem and its leaves are linear and covered in white hairs. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea pelia is a plant that is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea pelia is a bright purple color and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea pelia is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of most soil types.
Where to Find Centaurea pelia
Centaurea pelia can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Oregon.
Centaurea pelia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea pelia?
Centaurea pelia
What is the common name of Centaurea pelia?
Pelia Centaurea
Where is Centaurea pelia native to?
Eastern Mediterranean
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,