Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
solitaria
ID:
1326106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ranjbar & Negaresh

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 71(1): 53 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338560



Common Names

  • Centaurea solitaria
  • Solitaria Centaurea
  • Centaurea's Solitaria


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Description

Centaurea solitaria (also called 'Lone Star Thistle', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is characterized by its solitary flower heads and spiny bracts.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea solitaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea solitaria has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea solitaria is an annual herb native to Iran. It prefers to grow in full sun and in well-draining soil. Propagation is best done through division of the roots or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Centaurea solitaria

Centaurea solitaria is native to Turkey and can be found in the grasslands and steppes.

Centaurea solitaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea solitaria?

Centaurea solitaria

What is the common name of Centaurea solitaria?

Solitary Centaurea

Where is Centaurea solitaria 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

Massoud Ranjbar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ranjbar' in the authors string.
Kazem Negaresh: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Negaresh' in the authors string.