Centaurea pseudocadmea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudocadmea
ID:
123312
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wagenitz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 75: 244 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122641
Common Names
- Star Thistle
- Cadmean Star Thistle
- Yellow Star Thistle
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Centaurea pseudocadmea (also called false centaury, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has small, purple flowers and small, lobed leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in sunny locations and is often found in meadows, prairies and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea pseudocadmea is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, headaches, and skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea pseudocadmea is a yellow star-shaped flower with a white center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Centaurea pseudocadmea is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated from seeds or divisions. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Centaurea pseudocadmea
Centaurea pseudocadmea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria.
Centaurea pseudocadmea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea pseudocadmea?
Centaurea pseudocadmea
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea pseudocadmea?
It is found in rocky and grassy places in the mountains of Greece.
What are the common names of Centaurea pseudocadmea?
Common names include Greek knapweed, false knapweed, and false cadmea.
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-83801: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.