Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
resupinata
ID:
28603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Notes Pl. Crit. : 114

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027932



Common Names

  • Centaurea
  • Resupinata
  • Centaurea Resupinata


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Description

Centaurea resupinata (also called Resupinate Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small pink flowers, and grows in open fields, sandy soils, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea resupinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period, and its flowers attract bees and butterflies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea resupinata sub. resupinata
Centaurea resupinata sub. lagascae (Nyman) Fern.Casas & Susanna
Centaurea resupinata sub. vulnerariifolia (Pomel) Breitw. & Podlech
Centaurea resupinata sub. rifana (Emb. & Maire) Breitw. & Podlech
Centaurea resupinata sub. dufourii (Dostál) Greuter
Centaurea resupinata sub. saguntina (Mateo & M.B.Crespo) Greuter
Centaurea resupinata sub. prostrata (Coss.) Greuter
Centaurea resupinata sub. simulans (Emb. & Maire) Breitw. & Podlech
Centaurea resupinata sub. virens (Pau) P.P.Ferrer, R.Roselló, A.Navarro, Peris, Gómez Nav., A.Guillén & E.Laguna

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea resupinata has yellow flowers, with seeds that are small, black and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea resupinata is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location until germination occurs. The plants can also be divided in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until they take root. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into their permanent location.

Where to Find Centaurea resupinata

Centaurea resupinata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Italy, Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Centaurea resupinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea resupinata?

Centaurea resupinata

What is the common name of Centaurea resupinata?

Resupinate knapweed

What is the habitat of Centaurea resupinata?

Centaurea resupinata is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides, open woodlands, and grasslands.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-127: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.