Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tripontina
ID:
1322752

Status:
valid

Authors:
López-Alvarado, L.Sáez, Filigh., Guardiola & Susanna

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Pl. Biosystems 146(Suppl.): 273 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335206





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Description

Centaurea tripontina (also called Tripontine Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas, and has deeply-lobed leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea tripontina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea tripontina has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea tripontina is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Centaurea tripontina

Centaurea tripontina can be found in the temperate grasslands of Europe.

Centaurea tripontina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea tripontina?

Centaurea tripontina

What type of plant is Centaurea tripontina?

Flower

Where is Centaurea tripontina found?

Greece

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

Alfonso Susanna (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Susanna' in the authors string.
Rossella Filigheddu (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Filigh.' in the authors string.
Llorenç Sáez (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Sáez' in the authors string.
Javier López-Alvarado (b.1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'López-Alvarado' in the authors string.
M. Guardiola: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guardiola' in the authors string.