Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praecox
ID:
123093

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv. & Hiern

Source:
gcc

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 438 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122422



Common Names

  • Centaurea praecox
  • Early Knapweed
  • Early Starthistle


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Description

Centaurea praecox (also called Early Knapweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe and North America. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea praecox is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea praecox has yellow, daisy-like 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 praecox is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Centaurea praecox

Centaurea praecox is native to Europe and can be found in grassy fields and meadows.

Centaurea praecox FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea praecox?

Centaurea praecox

What is the common name of Centaurea praecox?

Early Knapweed

What is the native range of Centaurea praecox?

Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East

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-83592: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.