Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
centaurea
ID:
28515

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 9: 19 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027844



Common Names

  • Coleocoma Centaurea
  • Centaury Coleocoma
  • Centaury Sunflower


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Description

Coleocoma centaurea (also called Centaurea Coleocoma, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Coleocoma centaurea is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coleocoma centaurea is a yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coleocoma centaurea is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Coleocoma centaurea

Coleocoma centaurea is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal east to Turkey and north to Germany.

Coleocoma centaurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coleocoma centaurea?

Coleocoma centaurea

What is the common name of Coleocoma centaurea?

Centaurea Coleocoma

What is the habitat of Coleocoma centaurea?

It is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides

Species in the Coleocoma genus

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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