Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pleiocephala
ID:
139578

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.G.Walsh

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 15: 54 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138907



Common Names

  • Many-Headed Centipeda
  • Many-Headed Sneezeweed
  • Many-Headed Dogfennel


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Description

Centaurea pleiocephala (also called Many-headed Centaurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the family Asteraceae. It has a single flower head with yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centipeda pleiocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centipeda pleiocephala has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centipeda pleiocephala is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in late winter or early spring. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. It is best to divide the plant when it is actively growing.

Where to Find Centipeda pleiocephala

Centipeda pleiocephala is native to East Asia and can be found in moist meadows, wetland margins, and disturbed sites.

Centipeda pleiocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centipeda pleiocephala?

Centipeda pleiocephala

What is the common name of Centipeda pleiocephala?

Many-Headed Centipeda

What is the natural habitat of Centipeda pleiocephala?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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-99530: Based on the initial data import
Neville Grant Walsh (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.G.Walsh' in the authors string.