Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blancheana
ID:
116838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mouterde

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Saussurea 4: 19 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116167

Common Names

  • Blanche's Centaurea
  • Blanche's Star Thistle
  • Blanche's Knapweed

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Description

Centaurea blancheana (also called Blanche's knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows in grasslands, open fields and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea blancheana is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive issues, respiratory infections, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea blancheana is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea blancheana is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Centaurea blancheana

Centaurea blancheana can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea blancheana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea blancheana?

Centaurea blancheana

What is the family of Centaurea blancheana?

Asteraceae

Where is Centaurea blancheana native to?

Central Asia

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-77579: Based on the initial data import
Paul Mouterde (1892-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mouterde' in the authors string.