Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reflexa
ID:
34520

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 675 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033849



Common Names

  • Centaurea reflexa
  • Reflexed Star-Thistle
  • Forked Star-Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea reflexa reflexa [unknown]

Description

Centaurea reflexa (also called reflexed knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a branched stem and its leaves are lanceolate and entire. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea reflexa is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as a sedative. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea reflexa sub. sosnovskyi (Grossh.) Mikheev
Centaurea reflexa sub. reflexa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea reflexa has yellow flowers with a tubular shape and a hairy texture. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have a small, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea reflexa is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in early spring and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Centaurea reflexa

Centaurea reflexa is found in the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea reflexa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea reflexa?

Centaurea reflexa

What is the common name of Centaurea reflexa?

Reflexed Centaury

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea reflexa?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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