Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benedicta
ID:
35358

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. , ed. 2, 2: 1296 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034687

Common Names

  • Centaurea Benedicta
  • Blessed Thistle
  • Holy Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Cnicus kotschyi Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Cnicus benedictus L. [unknown]
  • Carduus benedictus Auct. ex Steud. [deprecated]
  • Carbeni benedicta (L.) Arcang. [unknown]
  • Hierapicra benedicta Kuntze [unknown]
  • Benedicta officinalis Bernh. [unknown]
  • Cnicus microcephalus Boiss. [unknown]
  • Cnicus benedictus benedictus [unknown]
  • Cirsium horridum (Posp.) Trotter [illegitimate]
  • Centaurea centriflora Friv. ex Gugler [unknown]
  • Cnicus benedictus microcephalus Boiss. [unknown]
  • Carduus horridus Adams [unknown]
  • Epitrachys microcephala K.Koch [unknown]
  • Cardosanctus officinalis Bubani [illegitimate]
  • Carbeni benedicta Adans. [unknown]
  • Calcitrapa benedicta Sweet [unknown]
  • Carduus benedictus Garsault [unknown]
  • Carbeni benedicta (L.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Cnicus pseudobenedictus Hort.Dorpat. ex Asch. [unknown]
  • Cirsium horridum (Adams) Petr. [illegitimate]
  • Calcitrapa lanuginosa Lam. [unknown]
  • Centaurea pseudobenedicta E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Cnicus bulgaricus Panov [unknown]
  • Cnicus benedictus kotschyi (Sch.Bip.) Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea benedicta (also called 'Blessed Thistle', among many other common names) is a species of thistle native to Europe and Asia. It is an annual herb with purple flowers and deeply cut leaves. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Androsace mollis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea benedicta has small yellow flowers with a single central seed. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small with a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea benedicta is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. It is best grown in full sun and can tolerate some shade. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Centaurea benedicta

Androsace mollis can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.

Centaurea benedicta FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea benedicta?

Centaurea benedicta is found in dry, rocky, and sandy habitats in South Africa.

What is the maximum size of Centaurea benedicta?

Centaurea benedicta can grow up to a maximum size of around 1 m (3.3 ft).

What is the pollination method of Centaurea benedicta?

Centaurea benedicta is pollinated by insects.

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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