Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ptosimopappoides
ID:
89075

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33(2): 225 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088404



Common Names

  • Centaurea ptosimopappoides
  • Ptosimopappus Centaurea
  • Centaurea Pappus


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Description

Centaurea ptosimopappoides (also called Pappus-bearing Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Greece and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. Its leaves are lanceolate and have a light green color. Its flowers are small and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea ptosimopappoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea ptosimopappoides has small, white flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are slightly hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea ptosimopappoides is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a light, sandy soil.

Where to Find Centaurea ptosimopappoides

Centaurea ptosimopappoides can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Centaurea ptosimopappoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea ptosimopappoides?

Centaurea ptosimopappoides

What is the common name of Centaurea ptosimopappoides?

Ptosimopappus Centaurea

What is the habitat of Centaurea ptosimopappoides?

It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands

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-44741: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.