Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pugioniformis
ID:
14574

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nyár.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Borbásia Nova n.° 19, 5. (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013903



Common Names

  • Pugioniformis Centaurea
  • Pugioniformis Knapweed
  • Centaurea Pugioniformis


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Synonyms

  • Jacea pugioniformis (Nyár.) Soják [unknown]

Description

Centaurea pugioniformis (also called Dagger-leaved Centaurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate, with a long petiole and a serrated margin. The flowers are yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. It grows in meadows, open woods, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea pugioniformis is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also known to attract hummingbirds and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea pugioniformis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea pugioniformis can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in the spring. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist medium. Plant the cuttings in the ground in the fall. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Centaurea pugioniformis

Centaurea pugioniformis is native to the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea pugioniformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea pugioniformis?

Centaurea pugioniformis

Where is Centaurea pugioniformis found?

Centaurea pugioniformis is native to Europe.

What type of environment does Centaurea pugioniformis prefer?

Centaurea pugioniformis prefers dry, temperate environments.

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,

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