Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procurrens
ID:
73457

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sieber ex Spreng.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 407 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072786



Common Names

  • Great Knapweed
  • Hardheads
  • Brown Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea procurrens (also called Procumbent knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a woody stem and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea procurrens is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea procurrens sub. sharonensis Plitmann

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea procurrens is a yellow-green disc floret with a white or yellowish corolla. The seed is a small, black, flattened achene. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea procurrens is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea procurrens

Centaurea procurrens is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and the Middle East.

Centaurea procurrens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea procurrens?

Centaurea procurrens

What is the common name of Centaurea procurrens?

Procumbent Knapweed

What is the family of Centaurea procurrens?

Asteraceae

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-2953: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Franz Sieber (1789-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sieber' in the authors string.