Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tommasinii
ID:
61798

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Kern.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Sched. Fl. Exs. Austro-Hung. i. 86 (1881).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061127



Common Names

  • Tommasin's Centaurea
  • Tommasin's Knapweed
  • Tommasin's Star Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Acosta tommasinii (A.Kern.) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea cristata tommasinii (A.Kern.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Centaurea spinosociliata tommasinii (A.Kern.) Dostál [unknown]

Description

Centaurea tommasinii (also called Tommasin's Knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with purple flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea tommasinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea tommasinii has bright yellow flowers with a slightly flattened head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea tommasinii is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Centaurea tommasinii

Centaurea tommasinii is native to the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea tommasinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea tommasinii?

Centaurea tommasinii

What is the common name of Centaurea tommasinii?

Tommasin's Star-thistle

Where does Centaurea tommasinii grow?

Centaurea tommasinii grows in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming

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