Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subjacea
ID:
21480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayek

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Akad. Wien, Math. Nat. lxx. 712. 1901

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020809



Common Names

  • Subjacea Centaurea
  • Subjacea Star-Thistle
  • Subjacea Starthistle


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Description

Centaurea subjacea (also called Subalpine Centaury, among many other common names) is an annual plant with pink flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in meadows, pastures, and other disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea subjacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in the production of herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea subjacea has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea subjacea is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Centaurea subjacea

Centaurea subjacea is native to Europe and can be found in parts of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

Centaurea subjacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea subjacea?

Centaurea subjacea

What is the common name of Centaurea subjacea?

Subjacent Knapweed

What is the flower color of Centaurea subjacea?

Purple

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