Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
semidecurrens
ID:
7936

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Observ. Pl. Nouv. v. 52 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007265



Common Names

  • Centaurea semidecurrens
  • Semidecurrens Centaurea
  • Decurrent Centaurea


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Description

Centaurea semidecurrens (also called 'Semidecurrens Star-thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and pink flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea semidecurrens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea semidecurrens has bright purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea semidecurrens is a small, evergreen perennial native to Europe. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Plant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Centaurea semidecurrens

Centaurea semidecurrens can be found in the mountains of Turkey.

Centaurea semidecurrens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea semidecurrens?

Centaurea semidecurrens

What is the common name of Centaurea semidecurrens?

Semidecurrens Knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea semidecurrens?

Grasslands, meadows, and 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,