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
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.
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,