Status:
valid
Authors:
Velen.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 45: 72 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074301
Common Names
- Vanda's Centaurea
- Vanda Centaurea
- Centaurea Vanda
Synonyms
- Centaurea alba vandasii (Velen.) Dostál [unknown]
Description
Centaurea vandasii (also called Vanda's Centaurea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with deeply lobed leaves and pink flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in meadows, grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea vandasii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its attractive purple flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea vandasii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, light-brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea vandasii can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Divisions should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Centaurea vandasii
Centaurea vandasii can be found in the mountains of Greece, Albania, and Bulgaria.
Centaurea vandasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea vandasii?
Centaurea vandasii
What type of plant is Centaurea vandasii?
It is a species of thistle
Where is Centaurea vandasii found?
It is found in the Caucasus
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,