Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhizantha
ID:
120959

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Mey.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Verz. Pfl. Casp. Meer. : 64 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120288



Common Names

  • Rhizanthous Centaurea
  • Centaurea Rhizantha
  • Rhizanthous Star-thistle


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea glaucescens Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Centaurea grossheimii Sosn. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea rhizantha (also called Rhizanthous Knapweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea rhizantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea rhizantha is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened oval. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea rhizantha is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea rhizantha

Centaurea rhizantha can be found in the grasslands of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

Centaurea rhizantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea rhizantha?

Centaurea rhizantha

What is the common name of Centaurea rhizantha?

Rhizanthous Star-thistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea rhizantha?

It is found in grasslands 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-81559: Based on the initial data import
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.