Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schousboei
ID:
98953

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lange

Source:
gcc

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn (1861) 85 (Pugill. 135).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000098282



Common Names

  • Schousboe's Knapweed
  • Schousboe's Centaurea
  • Schousboe's Star-Thistle


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Description

Centaurea schousboei (also called Schousboe's Star-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.3-1 m. It is native to South America, and is typically found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea schousboei is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to make herbal teas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea schousboei sub. septentrionalis (Arènes) Dostál
Centaurea schousboei sub. schousboei

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea schousboei has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea schousboei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize lightly. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea schousboei

Centaurea schousboei can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea schousboei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea schousboei?

Centaurea schousboei

What is the common name of Centaurea schousboei?

Schousboe's Knapweed

Where is Centaurea schousboei found?

It is found in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe

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-5475: Based on the initial data import
Johan Lange (1818-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lange' in the authors string.