Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thessala
ID:
75799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hausskn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Ver. Jena 5: 86. 1889

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075128



Common Names

  • Centaurea thessala
  • Thessalian Cornflower
  • Thessalian Star Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea orphanidea thessala (Hausskn.) Halácsy [unknown]

Description

Centaurea thessala (also called Thessalian Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a short stem and its leaves are deeply lobed. It grows in disturbed areas, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea thessala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea thessala sub. drakiensis (Freyn & Sint.) T.Georgiadis
Centaurea thessala sub. thessala

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea thessala has white flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are short and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea thessala is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock. The plant is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Centaurea thessala

Centaurea thessala is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Centaurea thessala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea thessala?

Centaurea thessala

What type of plant is Centaurea thessala?

A flowering plant

Where does Centaurea thessala grow?

It is native to 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