Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shouilea
ID:
75892

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parsa

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iran 10: 176 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075221



Common Names

  • Centaurea Shouilea
  • Shouilea Centaurea
  • Centaurea


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Description

Centaurea shouilea (also called Shouilea Cornflower, among many other common names) is an annual plant that is native to Europe. It has long, narrow leaves and purple, daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils, open woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea shouilea is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Centaurea shouilea are small, yellow, and tubular-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea shouilea is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The plant can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea shouilea

Centaurea shouilea can be found in Central and South America.

Centaurea shouilea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea shouilea?

Centaurea shouilea

What is the common name of Centaurea shouilea?

Shouile's Knapweed

What type of plant is Centaurea shouilea?

A biennial herb

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-31914: Based on the initial data import
Ahmad Parsa (1907-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parsa' in the authors string.