Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stricta
ID:
27081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Waldst. & Kit.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Descr. Icon. Pl. Hung. 2: 194 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026410



Common Names

  • Centaurea Stricta
  • Strict Star-Thistle
  • Narrowleaf Star-Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea ternopoliensis Dobrocz. [unknown]
  • Cyanus strictus (Waldst. & Kit.) Soják [unknown]
  • Centaurea stricta stricta [unknown]
  • Centaurea stricta stricta [unknown]
  • Cyanus strictus strictus [unknown]
  • Centaurea triumfettii stricta (Waldst. & Kit.) Dostál [unknown]
  • Cyanus triumfettii strictus (Waldst. & Kit.) Dostál [unknown]
  • Cyanus ternopoliensis (Dobrocz.) Olšavská [unknown]

Description

Centaurea stricta (also called Strict Star-Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has bright purple flowers and spiny leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils in desert scrub, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea stricta is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea stricta is a yellow-purple disc flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea stricta is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and the seedlings should be transplanted in the spring.

Where to Find Centaurea stricta

Centaurea stricta is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

Centaurea stricta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea stricta?

Centaurea stricta

What is the common name of Centaurea stricta?

Strict Centaurea

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea stricta?

It is found in dry areas of Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria.

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

Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein (1759-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waldst.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:191698-1: Based on the initial data import