Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sipylea
ID:
73265

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33(2): 229, nom. nov. (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072594



Common Names

  • Sipylea Centaurea
  • Sipylea Knapweed
  • Sipylea Starthistle


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Description

Centaurea sipylea (also called Sipylea Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Greece. It has small, pink flowers with yellow centers, and grows in grassy areas and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea sipylea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea sipylea has small, purple flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have short, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea sipylea is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Centaurea sipylea

Centaurea sipylea is native to Europe, including the UK, France, and Germany. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Centaurea sipylea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea sipylea?

Centaurea sipylea

What is the common name of Centaurea sipylea?

Sipylean Knapweed

What is the growth habit of Centaurea sipylea?

It is an annual or biennial that grows to a height of 60 cm.

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-29340: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.