Status:
valid
Authors:
Nyman
Source:
gcc
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Syll. Fl. Eur. : 33 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038051
Common Names
- Attic Centaury
- Attic Starwort
- Attic Knapweed
Description
Centaurea attica (also called Greek knapweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grassland and rocky hillsides. It is a small shrub with pink or purple thistle-like flowers and dark green, leathery leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea attica is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has bright purple flowers that bloom in the summer and attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Centaurea attica sub. pentelica (Hausskn.) Dostál
Centaurea attica sub. asperula (Halácsy) Dostál
Centaurea attica sub. attica
Centaurea boissieri sub. boissieri
Centaurea attica sub. megarensis (Halácsy & Hayek) Dostál
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea attica has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two sets of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea attica is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Centaurea attica
Centaurea attica can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Centaurea attica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea attica?
Centaurea attica
What is the growth rate of Centaurea attica?
Centaurea attica has a slow to moderate growth rate.
What is the hardiness zone of Centaurea attica?
Centaurea attica is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.
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,