Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subsericans
ID:
44041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Halácsy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok 1912, xi. 164.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043370



Common Names

  • Subsericeous Star Thistle
  • Subsericeous Centaurea
  • Subsericeous Knapweed


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Synonyms

  • Acosta subsericans (Halácsy) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea attica pateraea (Halácsy) T.Georgiadis [unknown]
  • Centaurea attica pateraea Halácsy [deprecated]

Description

Centaurea subsericans (also called Subsericeous knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has pink flowers and grows in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea subsericans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea subsericans is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and a long, thin petal. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea subsericans is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The plant is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Centaurea subsericans

Centaurea subsericans is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and meadows.

Centaurea subsericans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea subsericans?

Centaurea subsericans

What is the common name of Centaurea subsericans?

Subsericeous Knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea subsericans?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and roadsides

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