Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
visianiana
ID:
44466

Status:
valid

Authors:
Plazibat

Source:
gcc

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Nat. Croat. 9(Suppl. 1): 81 (2000), nom. (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043795



Common Names

  • Centaurea visianiana
  • Mountain Knapweed
  • Visian's Centaurea


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea cuspidata visianii (Radić) Radić [unknown]

Description

Centaurea visianiana (also called 'Visian's Knapweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows and pastures. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are purple.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea visianiana is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea visianiana is a purple thistle-like flower head with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea visianiana is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed and should be planted in spring or fall.

Where to Find Centaurea visianiana

Centaurea visianiana is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Centaurea visianiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea visianiana?

Centaurea visianiana

What is the common name of Centaurea visianiana?

Visian's Star-thistle

What type of plant is Centaurea visianiana?

Herbaceous perennial

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