Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 590 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077770
Common Names
- Centaurea Starthistle
- Carduiformis Starthistle
- Starthistle
Synonyms
- Centaurea thrinciifolia thrinciifolia [unknown]
- Centaurea carduiformis carduiformis [unknown]
- Centaurea thrinciifolia incanescens Bornm. [unknown]
Description
Centaurea carduiformis (also called Thistle-leaved Centaurea, among many other common names) is a biennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and western Asia, and is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and rocky slopes. It has alternate, simple leaves that are lanceolate to ovate in shape, with entire margins and a pointed tip. The inflorescence is a terminal corymb of small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea carduiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Centaurea carduiformis sub. carduiformis
Centaurea carduiformis sub. iranica Wagenitz
Centaurea carduiformis sub. orientalis Wagenitz
Centaurea carduiformis var. thrinciifolia (DC.) Wagenitz
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea carduiformis is yellow in color and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is small, black and round shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea carduiformis is a perennial herb that grows in temperate climates. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist.
Where to Find Centaurea carduiformis
Centaurea carduiformis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and disturbed areas.
Centaurea carduiformis FAQ
What are the characteristics of Centaurea carduiformis?
Centaurea carduiformis is an annual herbaceous plant with a height of up to 40 cm. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and the flowers are pink or white in color.
Where is Centaurea carduiformis found?
Centaurea carduiformis is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
What is the habitat of Centaurea carduiformis?
Centaurea carduiformis is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.
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,