Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ultreiae
ID:
138935

Status:
valid

Authors:
Silva Pando

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 44(2): 422 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138264



Common Names

  • Centaurea
  • Ultreiae
  • Centaurea Ultreiae


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Description

Centaurea ultreiae (also called Spanish star thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are deeply lobed and covered in soft hairs. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found on roadsides and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea ultreiae is used for its ornamental value as it has bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, sore throat, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea ultreiae var. bazarensis Blanco-Dios

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea ultreiae has yellow flowers with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea ultreiae is an annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Centaurea ultreiae

Centaurea ultreiae can be found in the grasslands and meadows of Central and Eastern Europe.

Centaurea ultreiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea ultreiae?

Centaurea ultreiae

What is the common name of Centaurea ultreiae?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea ultreiae?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

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-98916: Based on the initial data import
Francisco Javier Silva Pando (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Silva Pando' in the authors string.