Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sagredoi
ID:
115101

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blanca

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 36: 144 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114430



Common Names

  • Centaurea Sagredo
  • Sagredo's Knapweed
  • Sagredo Starthistle


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Description

Centaurea sagredoi (also called Sagredo's Centaurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 40 cm in height and has purple-blue flowers. It is found in dry and rocky areas, such as hillsides and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Tortula inundata can be used as a soil stabilizer, erosion control, and for decorative purposes in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea sagredoi is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black achene. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea sagredoi is an annual plant that is easily propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Deadheading spent flowers will help to prolong flowering. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Centaurea sagredoi

Tortula inundata can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Centaurea sagredoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea sagredoi?

Centaurea sagredoi

What is the common name of Centaurea sagredoi?

Sagredo's Cornflower

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea sagredoi?

It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, often in open woodlands

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-75927: Based on the initial data import
Gabriel Blanca (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blanca' in the authors string.