Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polymorpha
ID:
37616

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lag.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Pl. : 32 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036945



Common Names

  • Perennial Cornflower
  • Tassel Flower
  • Star Thistle


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Description

Centaurea polymorpha (also called Many-Formed Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea polymorpha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea polymorpha is a bright purple flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea polymorpha is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in the spring. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants in the summer.

Where to Find Centaurea polymorpha

Centaurea polymorpha can be found in the western United States, from California to Arizona.

Centaurea polymorpha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea polymorpha?

Centaurea polymorpha

What is the common name of Centaurea polymorpha?

Many-flowered Centaurea

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea polymorpha?

Dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky hillsides

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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