Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufidula
ID:
17596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 19: 103 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016925



Common Names

  • Rufidula Centaurea
  • Centaurea Rufidula
  • Rufidula Centaurea Plant


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Synonyms

  • Acosta rufidula (Bornm.) Holub [unknown]

Description

Centaurea rufidula (also called red-haired knapweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to Europe, where it grows in meadows, pastures, and other open, grassy areas. This perennial herb grows up to 30 cm tall and produces yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea rufidula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea, which is believed to have many health benefits, including improved digestion and relief from colds and flu.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea rufidula is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with a yellow-green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea rufidula is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be used, but they require cold stratification and may not be successful.

Where to Find Centaurea rufidula

Centaurea rufidula is native to Europe and can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea rufidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea rufidula?

Centaurea rufidula

What is the common name of Centaurea rufidula?

Rufidula star-thistle

What is the habitat of Centaurea rufidula?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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,