Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thasia
ID:
17149

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayek

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 30(2): 762 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016478



Common Names

  • Thasia Centaurea
  • Crown Daisy
  • Giant Daisy


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Description

Centaurea thasia (also called Thasia Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has finely-divided, lacy foliage and bright yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea thasia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea thasia has small yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves with a white downy covering.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea thasia can be propagated by seed or division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Centaurea thasia

Centaurea thasia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.

Centaurea thasia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea thasia?

Centaurea thasia

What is the common name of Centaurea thasia?

Thasia Centaurea

What is the family of Centaurea thasia?

Asteraceae

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,

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