Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ptarmicoides
ID:
132779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Halácsy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Halácsy, Consp. Fl. Graec. 2. 1902. 583 1902

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132108



Common Names

  • Ptarmicoides Centaurea
  • Ptarmic Thistle
  • Ptarmic Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea ptarmicoides (also called the Meadow Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and pink-purple flowers. It typically grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea ptarmicoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea ptarmicoides has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped and the seedlings have a rosette of hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea ptarmicoides is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea ptarmicoides

Centaurea ptarmicoides is found in the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea ptarmicoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea ptarmicoides?

Centaurea ptarmicoides

What is the common name of Centaurea ptarmicoides?

Meadow Cudweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea ptarmicoides?

Dry grasslands 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-92957: Based on the initial data import
Eugen von Halácsy (1842-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halácsy' in the authors string.