Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
steveniana
ID:
33570

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klokov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxviii. 527, 616 (1963).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032899



Common Names

  • Steven's Star-thistle
  • Steven's Centaurea
  • Centaurea Steveniana


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Synonyms

  • Acosta steveniana (Klokov) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea ovina steveniana (Klokov) Dostál [unknown]

Description

Centaurea steveniana (also called Steven's Star-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures, as well as rocky and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea steveniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea steveniana has small, bright yellow flowers with a black center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea steveniana is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is not recommended as it takes a long time to germinate.

Where to Find Centaurea steveniana

Centaurea steveniana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Centaurea steveniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea steveniana?

Centaurea steveniana

What type of plant is Centaurea steveniana?

A perennial herb

Where is Centaurea steveniana found?

It is found in Europe and North Africa

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