Status:
valid
Authors:
Vis.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Fl. Dalmat. ii. 40. (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014886
Common Names
- Centaurea
- Cornflower
- Bachelor's Button
Synonyms
- Acosta crithmifolia (Vis.) Holub [unknown]
Description
Centaurea crithmifolia (also called Sea starwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers and is found in coastal areas, salt marshes, and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea crithmifolia has been used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as an anti-inflammatory, and for treating digestive issues. It has also been used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Centaurea crithmifolia are yellow and have a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea crithmifolia is an annual plant that is best propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Centaurea crithmifolia
Centaurea crithmifolia is native to Europe and western Asia. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.
Centaurea crithmifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea crithmifolia?
Centaurea crithmifolia
What is the common name of Centaurea crithmifolia?
Fen thistle
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea crithmifolia?
Meadows, fens, and wet grasslands
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,