Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
seridis
ID:
24192

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 915 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023521



Common Names

  • Seridis Centaurea
  • Centaurea seridis
  • Seridis Starthistle


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea seridis seridis [unknown]
  • Centaurea seridis sonchifolia (L.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Centaurea seridis pterocaulos (Pomel) Maire [unknown]
  • Centaurea seridis auriculata (Balb.) Ball [unknown]
  • Centaurea seridis subferox Pau & Font Quer [unknown]
  • Centaurea seridis epapposa Caball. [unknown]
  • Centaurea seridis calva Maire & Sauvage [unknown]

Description

Centaurea seridis (also called Star Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to Europe. It has pink flowers and grows in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea seridis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used medicinally, with its leaves being used to treat skin conditions and its roots being used to treat digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea seridis sub. sonchifolia (L.) Greuter
Centaurea seridis sub. seridis
Centaurea seridis sub. cruenta (Willd.) Dostál
Centaurea seridis sub. maritima (Dufour) Dostál

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea seridis is a purple, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin and green with small, purple flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea seridis is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Centaurea seridis

Centaurea seridis is native to the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa.

Centaurea seridis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea seridis?

Centaurea seridis

What is the common name of Centaurea seridis?

Serid's Centaurea

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea seridis?

Centaurea seridis is found in dry, open woods, roadsides, 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