Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinae
ID:
126434

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pau

Source:
gcc

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Not. Bot. Fl. Españ. i. (1887) 12.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125763



Common Names

  • Centaurea Pinae
  • Pine Centaurea
  • Pine Knapweed


Searching for Centaurea pinae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Centaurea pinae pinae [unknown]
  • Centaurea aragonensis Bubani [unknown]
  • Centaurea boissieri pinae (Pau) Dostál [unknown]
  • Centaurea pinae aragonensis (Bubani) J.M.Monts. [unknown]
  • Centaurea boissieri pinae (Pau) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Acosta pinae (Pau) Fern.Casas & Susanna [unknown]
  • Centaurea boissieri pinae (Pau) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]

Description

Centaurea pinae (also called Pine Knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to California and grows in chaparral, grasslands, and oak woodlands habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea pinae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea pinae is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a greyish-green color.

Searching for Centaurea pinae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea pinae is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When grown from seed, it should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. When propagating from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist, well-drained medium. Once established, it is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Centaurea pinae

Centaurea pinae is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Centaurea pinae FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Centaurea pinae?

Centaurea pinae prefers warm and humid climates with plenty of sunlight and well-draining soil.

What type of soil is best for Centaurea pinae?

Centaurea pinae prefers well-draining soil that is slightly acidic.

How often should Centaurea pinae be watered?

Centaurea pinae should be watered regularly, but not too often, to prevent root rot.

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