Status:
valid
Authors:
(Prodan) Czerep.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 28: 406. 1963 [24 Jun 1963]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019714
Common Names
- Centaurea Angelescui
- Angeles' Star-Thistle
- Angeles' Knapweed
Synonyms
- Cyanus angelescui (Grinț.) Holub [unknown]
- Centaurea triumfettii angelescui (Grinț.) Dostál [unknown]
- Centaurea stricta angelescui Prodan [unknown]
- Centaurea stricta angelescui (Grint.) Borza [unknown]
- Cyanus triumfettii angelescui (Grint) E.Murray [unknown]
Description
Centaurea angelescui (also called 'Angeles Knapweed', among many other common names) is an annual plant with purple flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea angelescui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea angelescui is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea angelescui is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through division or cuttings in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Centaurea angelescui
Centaurea angelescui can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.
Centaurea angelescui FAQ
What are the best growing conditions for Centaurea angelescui?
Centaurea angelescui prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
How often should I water Centaurea angelescui?
Centaurea angelescui should be watered regularly, about once a week or when the soil is dry.
How big does Centaurea angelescui get?
Centaurea angelescui typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet and a width of 1-2 feet.
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,