Status:
valid
Authors:
Stef. & T.Georgiev
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Spis. Bulg. Akad. Nauk. 44: 170 (-171; plate 5) (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061773
Common Names
- Centaurea pseudoaxillaris
- Pseudoaxillaris Centaurea
- Pseudoaxillaris Centaurea Plant
Description
Centaurea pseudoaxillaris (also called False Starthistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single, erect stem that can reach up to 1 m in height. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and lanceolate with a toothed margin. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea pseudoaxillaris is a drought-tolerant plant that can be used as a ground cover or as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea pseudoaxillaris is a yellow, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea pseudoaxillaris is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil. Water the plant regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Centaurea pseudoaxillaris
Centaurea pseudoaxillaris is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands, pastures, and roadsides.
Centaurea pseudoaxillaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea pseudoaxillaris?
Centaurea pseudoaxillaris
What is the common name of Centaurea pseudoaxillaris?
False axillary centaurea
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea pseudoaxillaris?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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,