Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sophiae
ID:
30416

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klokov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxviii. 521, 615 (1963).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029745



Common Names

  • Centaurea sophiae
  • Sophie's Centaurea
  • Sophie's Starthistle


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea arenaria sophiae (Klokov) Dostál [unknown]

Description

Centaurea sophiae (also called Sophiae, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and produces yellow flowers. It is found in rocky areas, dry grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea sophiae, commonly known as the pink star thistle, is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea sophiae has purple-pink flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea sophiae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8.

Where to Find Centaurea sophiae

Centaurea sophiae is found in the Mediterranean region, including southern Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia.

Centaurea sophiae FAQ

What is the common name of Centaurea sophiae?

Sophie's Star Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea sophiae?

Dry, rocky hillsides, garrigue, maquis and other open, sunny places

What are the uses of Centaurea sophiae?

The leaves and flowers of Centaurea sophiae are used for medicinal purposes

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