Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhaetica
ID:
24178

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moritzi

Source:
gcc

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Allg. Schw. Ges. Natur. iii. (Pfl. Graub. 81., t. 3). 1839

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023507



Common Names

  • Centaurea Rhaetica
  • Rhaetica Centaurea
  • Centaurea Plant


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea rhaetica rhaetica [unknown]
  • Centaurea austriaca cirrata (Rchb.) Nyman [unknown]

Description

Centaurea rhaetica (also called Rhaetian Knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe. It has pink flowers and grows in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea rhaetica is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used medicinally, with its leaves being used to treat skin conditions and its roots being used to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea rhaetica is a purple, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin and green with small, purple flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea rhaetica is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Centaurea rhaetica

Centaurea rhaetica is native to the alpine regions of the European Alps.

Centaurea rhaetica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea rhaetica?

Centaurea rhaetica

What is the common name of Centaurea rhaetica?

Rhaetian Centaurea

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea rhaetica?

Centaurea rhaetica is found in dry, open woods, roadsides, 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