Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verutum
ID:
29457

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1755

Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. I : 30 (1755)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028786



Common Names

  • Centaurea verutum
  • Tassel Flower
  • Yellow Star Thistle


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Description

Centaurea verutum (also called Cutleaf Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe and western Asia. It has small, pink flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea verutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and also as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea verutum has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea verutum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Centaurea verutum

Centaurea verutum is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is typically found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Centaurea verutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea verutum?

Centaurea verutum

What is the common name of Centaurea verutum?

Verutum Knapweed

What is the family of Centaurea verutum?

Asteraceae

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