Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pterocaula
ID:
20654

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trautv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada ii. (1873) 552.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019983



Common Names

  • Pterocaula Knapweed
  • Pterocaula Centaurea
  • Pterocaula Starthistle


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Description

Centaurea pterocaula (also called winged knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has spiny, gray-green leaves and bright purple flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea pterocaula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea pterocaula sub. pterocaula
Centaurea pterocaula sub. iranica Wagenitz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea pterocaula has yellow flowers that are daisy-like in shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea pterocaula is a perennial herbaceous plant. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, and division should take place in spring or early summer. The plant prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Centaurea pterocaula

Centaurea pterocaula is native to Turkey.

Centaurea pterocaula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea pterocaula?

Centaurea pterocaula

What is the common name of Centaurea pterocaula?

Winged knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea pterocaula?

It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas in 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,

References