Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urgellensis
ID:
67838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sennen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 75: 447 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067167



Common Names

  • Urgell's Centaury
  • Urgell Centaury
  • Urgell's Starthistle


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Synonyms

  • Acosta urgellensis (Sennen) Holub [unknown]

Description

Centaurea urgellensis (also called the Urgel Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Spain and typically grows in dry, open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea urgellensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea urgellensis is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a single seed inside. The seedling is a rosette of leaves, with a single stem and a yellow flower bud at the center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea urgellensis is a perennial plant that is native to the Iberian Peninsula. It can be grown from seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is resistant to most pests and diseases. Propagation can be done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Centaurea urgellensis

Centaurea urgellensis is found in the Iberian Peninsula.

Centaurea urgellensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea urgellensis?

Centaurea urgellensis

What is the common name of Centaurea urgellensis?

Urgell's Centaurea

What is the family of Centaurea urgellensis?

Asteraceae

Where is Centaurea urgellensis found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region.

What is the habitat of Centaurea urgellensis?

It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

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-24037: Based on the initial data import
Frère Sennen (1861-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sennen' in the authors string.