Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beckiana
ID:
12350

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müllner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 38: 27 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011679

Common Names

  • Beck's Centaurea
  • Beck's Star Thistle
  • Beck's Knapweed

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Description

Centaurea beckiana (also called Beck's knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a stout stem, and its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea beckiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea beckiana has bright purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea beckiana is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-10.

Where to Find Centaurea beckiana

Centaurea beckiana is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Romania, and Spain.

Centaurea beckiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea beckiana?

Centaurea beckiana

What is the common name of Centaurea beckiana?

Beck's Knapweed

What type of plant is Centaurea beckiana?

Herb

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,

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