Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenorei
ID:
75683

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guss. ex Lacaita

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , n.s., 29: 174 (1923) (1922 publ. 1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075012



Common Names

  • Tenore's Centaurea
  • Tenore Centaurea
  • Tenore's Knapweed


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea dissecta dissecta [unknown]
  • Centaurea parlatoris tenorei (Guss. ex Lacaita) Dostál [unknown]

Description

Centaurea tenorei (also called Tenore's Star-thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has purple thistle-like flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea tenorei is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a cut flower and for dried flower arrangements. The plant is drought tolerant and is a good choice for xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea tenorei has bright purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea tenorei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rootstock in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Centaurea tenorei

Centaurea tenorei is native to Italy and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Centaurea tenorei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea tenorei?

Centaurea tenorei

What is the common name of Centaurea tenorei?

Tenore's Centaurea

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea tenorei?

Grassy slopes and meadows in the Mediterranean region

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-31718: Based on the initial data import
Giovanni Gussone (1787-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guss.' in the authors string.
Charles Carmichael Lacaita (1853-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lacaita' in the authors string.