Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
willkommii
ID:
96165

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095494



Common Names

  • Willkomm's Centaurea
  • Willkomm's Star Thistle
  • Willkomm's Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea willkommii (also called Willkomm's Star-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to California and is found in dry open areas, such as chaparral and coastal sage scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea willkommii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea willkommii has yellow flowers with a dark centre. The seeds are small and black, with a tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea willkommii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Centaurea willkommii

Centaurea willkommii can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Centaurea willkommii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea willkommii?

Centaurea willkommii

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea willkommii?

It is native to Europe

What is the size of Centaurea willkommii?

It can grow up to 0.5 meters in height

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,

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