Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
53124

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 2: 1298 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052453



Common Names

  • Centaurea rupestris
  • Rupestris Centaurea
  • Rupestris Centaurea Plant


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Synonyms

  • Colymbada rupestris (L.) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea saxatilis Bertol. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Centaurea collina Scop. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Colymbada arachnoidea (Viv.) Banfi, Galasso & Soldano [unknown]
  • Centaurea rupestris rupestris [unknown]
  • Colymbada rupestris rupestris [unknown]
  • Acrocentron tenuifolium Cass. [unknown]
  • Centaurea argentea Friv. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Centaurea rupestris aculeata Arcang. [unknown]
  • Centaurea variabilis Bartl. [unknown]
  • Centaurea vranjana Adamović ex Hayek [unknown]
  • Centaurea rupestris rupestris [unknown]
  • Centaurea variabilis Bartl. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Calcitrapa rupestris Sweet [unknown]

Description

Centaurea rupestris (also called Rock Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats and has yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea rupestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea argentea sub. argentea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea rupestris is a yellow-green, star-shaped flower with 6-8 petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small and pale green with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea rupestris is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Centaurea rupestris

Centaurea rupestris is native to Europe and can be found in rocky areas and on cliffs.

Centaurea rupestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea rupestris?

Centaurea rupestris

What type of plant is Centaurea rupestris?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea rupestris?

Grasslands, open woodlands, 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