Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 917 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137211
Common Names
- Star Thistle
- Star-thistle
- Caltrap
Synonyms
- Rhaponticum calcitrapa Scop. [unknown]
- Centaurea calcitrapoides L. [unknown]
Description
Centaurea calcitrapa (also called Calcitrapa Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea calcitrapa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used to treat skin disorders, respiratory problems, and digestive disorders.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Centaurea calcitrapa sub. calcitrapa
Centaurea calcitrapa sub. angusticeps (H.Lindb.) Meikle
Centaurea calcitrapa sub. cilicica (Boiss. & Balansa) Wagenitz
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea calcitrapa is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a black color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea calcitrapa is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Centaurea calcitrapa
Centaurea calcitrapa is native to parts of Europe, including France, Italy, and Spain.
Centaurea calcitrapa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea calcitrapa?
Centaurea calcitrapa
What is the common name of Centaurea calcitrapa?
Star Thistle
What is the origin of Centaurea calcitrapa?
Europe
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,