Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biokovensis
ID:
139272

Status:
valid

Authors:
Teyber

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 63: 27 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138601

Common Names

  • Bioko Knapweed
  • Centaurea biokovensis
  • Knapweed

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Synonyms

  • Acosta biokovensis (Teyber) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea biokovensis biokovensis [unknown]

Description

Centaurea biokovensis (also called Bioko Knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Bioko Island in Equatorial Guinea. It grows in grasslands and scrublands, and has a woody stem with small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea biokovensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea biokovensis is a perennial, herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C (-4°F). It can be propagated by seed, but it is not recommended as the seedlings may not be true to the parent plant.

Where to Find Centaurea biokovensis

Centaurea biokovensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo Leon, and San Luis Potosi.

Centaurea biokovensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea biokovensis?

Centaurea biokovensis

What is the common name of Centaurea biokovensis?

Biokovensis Knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea biokovensis?

Grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-99235: Based on the initial data import
Alois Teyber (1846-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Teyber' in the authors string.