Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subtilis
ID:
18044

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bertol.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ital. ix. 451.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017373



Common Names

  • Centaurea subtilis
  • Subtle Knapweed
  • Subtle Centaurea


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea stoebe Ten. [illegitimate]
  • Acosta subtilis (Bertol.) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea garganica Sch.Bip. ex Nyman [unknown]

Description

Centaurea subtilis (also called Slender Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Europe and it is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea subtilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive issues, skin conditions, and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea subtilis has purple flowers with yellow centres, small, black seeds and small seedlings with grey-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea subtilis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Centaurea subtilis

Centaurea subtilis can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas in Europe.

Centaurea subtilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea subtilis?

Centaurea subtilis

What are the common names of Centaurea subtilis?

Slender Knapweed

What is the native range of Centaurea subtilis?

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