Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
raimondoi
ID:
1318159

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bancheva & Kaya

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Fl. Medit. 25(Special Issue): 306, figs. (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330613



Common Names

  • Raimondoi Centaurea
  • Centaurea Raimondoi
  • Raimondoi Centaurea Tree


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Description

Centaurea raimondoi (also called Raimondo's Centaurea, among many other common names) is a low-growing, perennial plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has small, leathery, evergreen leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in rocky, alpine meadows and on rocky slopes and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea raimondoi is an ornamental plant that is grown for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea raimondoi is a star-shaped, white or pinkish-purple bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea raimondoi can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or autumn, and division should be done in the spring. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Centaurea raimondoi

Centaurea raimondoi is found in the tropical rainforests of South Africa.

Centaurea raimondoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea raimondoi?

Centaurea raimondoi

What is the common name of Centaurea raimondoi?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea raimondoi?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia

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

Svetlana T. Bancheva (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bancheva' in the authors string.
Zafer Kaya: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaya' in the authors string.