Status:
valid
Authors:
Bolle
Source:
gcc
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia 8: 134 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039767
Common Names
- Centaurea conocephala
- Horned Knapweed
- Toothed Knapweed
Description
Centaurea conocephala (also called Conical Knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and purple-pink flowers. It grows in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea conocephala is an edible plant that is used in salads and as a garnish. It has a mild, sweet flavor and can be eaten raw or cooked. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Centaurea conocephala flower is white in color and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have short, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea conocephala is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring and will germinate in about two weeks.
Where to Find Centaurea conocephala
Centaurea conocephala is native to the Mediterranean region.
Centaurea conocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea conocephala?
Centaurea conocephala
What are the common names of Centaurea conocephala?
Conehead knapweed
What is the growth habit of Centaurea conocephala?
It is an herbaceous perennial with a basal rosette of leaves and an erect flowering stem.
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,