Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tardiflora
ID:
19316

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33(2): 228 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018645



Common Names

  • Tardiflora Centaurea
  • Late-Flowering Centaurea
  • Late-Flowered Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea tardiflora (also called Late-Flowering Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a deep taproot and grows up to 1.5 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate to oblong-lanceolate, and its flowers are purple or pink. It prefers sunny and dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea tardiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea tardiflora has bright yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea tardiflora is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It is best propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, sunny spot until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted to their permanent location. Centaurea tardiflora prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Centaurea tardiflora

Centaurea tardiflora is found in Europe, primarily in France, Spain, and Portugal.

Centaurea tardiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea tardiflora?

Centaurea tardiflora

What is the family of Centaurea tardiflora?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea tardiflora?

Dry grasslands and steppes

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-118027: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.