Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sieheana
ID:
129849

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 2: 410 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129178



Common Names

  • Centaurea Sieheana
  • Siehe's Star Thistle
  • Siehe Star Thistle


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Description

Centaurea sieheana (also called Siehe's Centaurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with lanceolate leaves and small purple flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grasslands, rocky hillsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea sieheana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea sieheana is a small, yellow-orange disc floret, with a yellow center and a white-cream fringe. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed, with a white-cream fringe. The seedling is a small, green, rounded seedling, with a white-cream fringe.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea sieheana is a perennial herb that grows in sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Centaurea sieheana

Centaurea sieheana is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland.

Centaurea sieheana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea sieheana?

Centaurea sieheana

What type of plant is Centaurea sieheana?

A flowering plant

Where is Centaurea sieheana found?

It is found in 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-90120: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.