Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinaica
ID:
92452

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 592 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091781



Common Names

  • Sinai Centaurea
  • Sinai Star Thistle
  • Sinai Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea sinaica (also called Sinai Star-thistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Sinai Peninsula. It is a perennial herb with a woody rootstock and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in scrub and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea sinaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as skin diseases, rheumatism, and fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea procurrens sub. procurrens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea sinaica has bright yellow flowers that are clustered in heads and are surrounded by spiny bracts. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea sinaica is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Centaurea sinaica

Centaurea sinaica can be found in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt.

Centaurea sinaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea sinaica?

Centaurea sinaica

What is the family of Centaurea sinaica?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Centaurea sinaica?

Sinai Star-thistle

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