Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pontica
ID:
12503

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prodan & Nyár.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Centaur. Román. 57. 1930

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011832



Common Names

  • Pontic Knapweed
  • Centaurea pontica
  • Centaurea


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Synonyms

  • Calcitrapa pontica (Prodan & Nyar.) Holub [unknown]

Description

Centaurea pontica (also called Pontic Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant with purple flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea pontica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea pontica has bright purple flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea pontica is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Centaurea pontica

Centaurea pontica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Centaurea pontica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea pontica?

Centaurea pontica

What is the growth habit of Centaurea pontica?

It is an herbaceous perennial plant.

What is the native range of Centaurea pontica?

It is native to 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-111460: Based on the initial data import
Erasmus Julius Nyárády (1881-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nyár.' in the authors string.
Iuliu Prodan (1875-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prodan' in the authors string.