Species:
proto-margaritacea
Status:
valid
Authors:
Klokov
Source:
gcc
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Trav. Inst. Bot. Univ. Charkov, ed. Med. 1: 81, 102. 1936
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089311
Common Names
- Centaurea proto-margaritacea
- Proto-margarite Knapweed
- Knapweed
Synonyms
- Centaurea margaritacea protomargaritacea (Klokov) Dostál [unknown]
Description
Centaurea proto-margaritacea (also called Proto-Margarite Knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has long, thin stems and produces white flowers in the summer. It prefers moist soils and can be found in meadows, prairies, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea proto-margaritacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea proto-margaritacea is a small, white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea proto-margaritacea is a perennial species of flowering plant. It is native to the Caucasus region and can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It is best grown in a sunny position and can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Centaurea proto-margaritacea
Centaurea proto-margaritacea can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and roadsides in southeastern Europe and western Asia.
Centaurea proto-margaritacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea proto-margaritacea?
Centaurea proto-margaritacea
What is the common name of Centaurea proto-margaritacea?
Proto-margaritacea Knapweed
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea proto-margaritacea?
Centaurea proto-margaritacea 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,