Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chalcidicaea
ID:
5118

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayek

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 64: 359 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004447

Common Names

  • Centaurea chalcidicaea
  • Chalcidicaea Centaurea
  • Chalcidicaea Knapweed

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea sanctae-annae J.Wagner [unknown]
  • Acosta chalcidicea (Hayek) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea affinis chalcidicea (Hayek) T.Georgiadis [unknown]

Description

Centaurea chalcidicaea (also called Greek Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and typically grows in meadows, pastures, and on rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea chalcidicaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea chalcidicaea has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a waxy texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea chalcidicaea is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring and the divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea chalcidicaea

Centaurea chalcidicaea can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea chalcidicaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea chalcidicaea?

Centaurea chalcidicaea

What type of plant is Centaurea chalcidicaea?

It is a flowering plant

Where is Centaurea chalcidicaea found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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-10428: Based on the initial data import
August von Hayek (1871-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayek' in the authors string.