Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pomeliana
ID:
23638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Batt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 35: 389 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022967



Common Names

  • Pomeliana Cornflower
  • Pomeliana Knapweed
  • Pomeliana Star Thistle


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Description

Centaurea pomeliana (also called Pomel's Star-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea pomeliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea pomeliana sub. pomeliana
Centaurea pomeliana sub. rouxiana (Maire) Breitw. & Podlech

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea pomeliana has bright pink flowers with a single ring of petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings have a single stem and two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea pomeliana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed sown in spring or fall. It can also be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or fall.

Where to Find Centaurea pomeliana

Centaurea pomeliana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.

Centaurea pomeliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea pomeliana?

Centaurea pomeliana

What is the common name of Centaurea pomeliana?

Pomel's Knapweed

Where is Centaurea pomeliana found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region.

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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