Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xerolepida
ID:
15416

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pau

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Aragonesa Ci. Nat. i. 50.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014745



Common Names

  • Xerolepis Centaurea
  • Xerolepis Knapweed
  • Xerolepis Star-Thistle


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Description

Centaurea xerolepida (also called 'Strawflower', among many other common names) is a small, annual plant with yellow and white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is often found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea xerolepida is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and for its ability to attract beneficial insects. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea xerolepida is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea xerolepida is an annual or biennial plant that is best grown from seed. Sow the seeds in spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until the plants are established. Once established, the plants should be watered only during dry periods. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms. The plants can be divided in spring or fall.

Where to Find Centaurea xerolepida

Centaurea xerolepida can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Italy, and Turkey.

Centaurea xerolepida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea xerolepida?

Centaurea xerolepida

What are the common names of Centaurea xerolepida?

None

What is the growth habit of Centaurea xerolepida?

It is an herbaceous perennial with a clumping growth habit.

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,