Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
94602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Ic. Pl. Alt. 1: t. 93. 1829

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093931



Common Names

  • Centaurea
  • Pulchella
  • Pretty Knapweed


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Synonyms

  • Eremopappus pulchellus (Ledeb.) Takht. [unknown]
  • Centaurea hyalina L'Hér. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Centaurea pulchella pulchella [unknown]
  • Catananche caerulea Georgi [unknown]
  • Hyalea pulchella (Ledeb.) K.Koch [unknown]
  • Centaurea pulchella viminea (Less.) DC. [unknown]
  • Centaurea filiformis M.Bieb. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Centaurea viminea Less. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea pulchella (also called Beautiful Knapweed, among many other common names) is a small herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, grey-green leaves and purple flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea pulchella is an annual herb native to Europe. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive blue flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea filiformis sub. filiformis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea pulchella is a bright purple color and has a star-shaped appearance. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea pulchella is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed sowing in spring or by division of the clumps in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea pulchella

Centaurea pulchella is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.

Centaurea pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea pulchella?

Centaurea pulchella

What is the common name of Centaurea pulchella?

Pretty knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea pulchella?

Centaurea pulchella is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

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