Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
redempta
ID:
92278

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heldr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 37: 243 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091607



Common Names

  • Centaurea redempta
  • Redempta Centaurea
  • Redempta Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea redempta (also called Redempta Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has a sprawling habit and grows to a height of 0.5m. It has small, yellow flowers that appear in spring and summer. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas in the temperate regions of Europe.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea redempta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea redempta sub. cytherea (Rech.f.) Routsi & T.Georgiadis
Centaurea redempta sub. redempta

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea redempta is yellow, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea redempta is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea redempta

Centaurea redempta is native to Spain and can be found in the Pyrenees Mountains.

Centaurea redempta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea redempta?

Centaurea redempta

What is the common name of Centaurea redempta?

Redempta Knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea redempta?

Grassy hillsides 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