Centaurea simulans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simulans
ID:
117650
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wagenitz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Candollea 36(2): 371 (1981) (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116979
Common Names
- Centaurea simulans
- False Starthistle
- Simulans Knapweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Centaurea simulans (also called Simulans Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a rosette of leaves and produces pink flowers. It prefers moist, grassy habitats and is often found in meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea simulans has been used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders, as a diuretic, and for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. It has also been used as a food source and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea simulans is yellow and daisy-like with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Centaurea simulans is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall, with the clumps being divided into smaller sections and replanted. The plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun.
Where to Find Centaurea simulans
Centaurea simulans is native to parts of Europe and North Africa.
Centaurea simulans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea simulans?
Centaurea simulans
What is the common name of Centaurea simulans?
Simulating Knapweed
Where is Centaurea simulans native to?
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-78355: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.