Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
castriferrei
ID:
18614

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borbás & Waisb.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017943

Common Names

  • Centaurea castriferrei
  • Castriferrei Star-thistle
  • Castriferrei Knapweed

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Description

Centaurea castriferrei (also called Castrillon's Star-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and North Africa. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands, usually on calcareous soils.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea castriferrei is a drought-tolerant plant and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea castriferrei is a small, white flower with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea castriferrei is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is also tolerant of a range of soil types and pH levels.

Where to Find Centaurea castriferrei

Centaurea castriferrei is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Centaurea castriferrei FAQ

What type of soil does Centaurea castriferrei prefer?

Centaurea castriferrei prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What type of climate does Centaurea castriferrei prefer?

Centaurea castriferrei prefers a warm, dry climate.

How often should Centaurea castriferrei be watered?

Centaurea castriferrei should be watered once a week, or when the soil is dry.

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-117359: Based on the initial data import
Vinczé von Borbás (1844-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borbás' in the authors string.
Anton Waisbecker (1835-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waisb.' in the authors string.