Status:
valid
Authors:
Greuter
Source:
gcc
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 33(1): 54 (2003) (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096083
Common Names
- Centaurea
- Brulles Knapweed
- Brulles Star Thistle
Synonyms
- Centaurea apula Bianco & Brullo [illegitimate]
Description
Centaurea brulla (also called 'Broom Cornflower', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, pink flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas and is tolerant of drought.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea brulla is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used in landscaping and xeriscaping. It is also used as a food source for livestock and wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea brulla is a small yellow flower head, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a length of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow, grass-like leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea brulla is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed in spring.
Where to Find Centaurea brulla
Centaurea brulla is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grassy areas and along roadsides.
Centaurea brulla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea brulla?
Centaurea brulla
What is the family of Centaurea brulla?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Centaurea brulla?
Woolly Knapweed
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,