Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sulphurea
ID:
19613

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 2: 930 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018942



Common Names

  • Sulphur Knapweed
  • Centaurea Sulphurea
  • Sulphur Knapweed


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Synonyms

  • Triplocentron sulphureum Webb [unknown]
  • Seridia sulphurea Sweet [unknown]
  • Calcitrapa sulphurea (Willd.) Soják [unknown]

Description

Centaurea sulphurea (also called Sulphur knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a capitulum of yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea sulphurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea sulphurea has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 to 2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea sulphurea is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to divide the plant every few years to keep it healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Centaurea sulphurea

Centaurea sulphurea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.

Centaurea sulphurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea sulphurea?

Centaurea sulphurea

What are the common names of Centaurea sulphurea?

Sulphur star-thistle, Yellow star-thistle

Where does Centaurea sulphurea grow?

Centaurea sulphurea is native to 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