Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triamularia
ID:
14982

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aldén

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 129(3): 303 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014311



Common Names

  • Triamular Centaurea
  • Triamular Knapweed
  • Triamular Star-Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea pterocephala hort. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea triamularia (also called Three-lobed Cornflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has pink or purple flowers and three-lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea triamularia has been used as an ingredient in salads and soups, and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive problems and skin ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea triamularia is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea triamularia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. For best results, water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Centaurea triamularia

Centaurea triamularia can be found in Europe and parts of Asia.

Centaurea triamularia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea triamularia?

Centaurea triamularia

What is the common name of Centaurea triamularia?

Three-lobed knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea triamularia?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

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-113841: Based on the initial data import
Björn G. Aldén (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aldén' in the authors string.