Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wiedemanniana
ID:
38667

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) ii. (1835) 32.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037996



Common Names

  • Wiedemann's Star Thistle
  • Wiedemann's Centaurea
  • Wiedemann's Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea wiedemanniana (also called Wiedemann's Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and pink flowers with a yellow center. It grows in rocky habitats, dry grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea wiedemanniana is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive pink flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea wiedemanniana is a yellow, star-shaped head with many small flowers. The seed is a small, black, flattened achene. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea wiedemanniana is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in the fall and allowed to overwinter. The seedlings should be thinned to allow for adequate air circulation and light penetration.

Where to Find Centaurea wiedemanniana

Centaurea wiedemanniana can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon and east to Utah.

Centaurea wiedemanniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea wiedemanniana?

Centaurea wiedemanniana

What type of plant is Centaurea wiedemanniana?

Centaurea wiedemanniana is an herb

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea wiedemanniana?

Centaurea wiedemanniana is found in dry, rocky areas

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-13674: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.