Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudoscabiosa
ID:
41860

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Buhse

Source:
gcc

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 12: 131 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041189



Common Names

  • Centaurea pseudoscabiosa
  • Pseudoscabiosa Centaurea
  • Pseudoscabiosa Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea pseudoscabiosa (also called Field Scabious, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and a single flower head with a yellow disc and white ray florets. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea pseudoscabiosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive white flowers and is drought-resistant. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea pseudoscabiosa sub. araratica (Azn.) Wagenitz
Centaurea pseudoscabiosa sub. pseudoscabiosa
Centaurea pseudoscabiosa sub. ossethica (Sosn.) Gabrieljan
Centaurea pseudoscabiosa sub. glehnii (Trautv.) Wagenitz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea pseudoscabiosa is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea pseudoscabiosa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 18-24°C.

Where to Find Centaurea pseudoscabiosa

Centaurea pseudoscabiosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Centaurea pseudoscabiosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea pseudoscabiosa?

Centaurea pseudoscabiosa

What is the common name of Centaurea pseudoscabiosa?

False Knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea pseudoscabiosa?

Dry, rocky hillsides of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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-139834: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Alexander Buhse (1821-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buhse' in the authors string.