Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Hausskn. ex Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 669 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053913
Common Names
- Cataonica Centaurea
- Cataonica Star Thistle
- Cataonica Knapweed
Synonyms
- Cheirolepis cataonica (Boiss. & Hausskn.) Czerep. [unknown]
- Phaeopappus cataonicus Boiss. & Hausskn. ex Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Centaurea cataonica (also called Cataonian Centaurea, among many other common names) is an herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, pink flowers and is found in dry forests and open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea cataonica is a flowering plant that is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is known for its bright yellow flowers and its ability to attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea cataonica has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet with a white pappus. The seedlings are hairy and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea cataonica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Cultivation should be done in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and to apply a balanced fertilizer once a month.
Where to Find Centaurea cataonica
Centaurea cataonica is native to the grasslands of Central Asia. It can be found in open, sunny areas in meadows and pastures.
Centaurea cataonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea cataonica?
Centaurea cataonica
What is the family of Centaurea cataonica?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Centaurea cataonica?
Grasslands and disturbed areas
What is the flowering period of Centaurea cataonica?
May to July
What is the distribution of Centaurea cataonica?
Eastern Europe and 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,