Status:
valid
Authors:
Vis.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Flora 12(1, Ergänzungsbl.): 22 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066947
Common Names
- Crowned Centaurea
- Crowned Knapweed
- Crowned Starthistle
Description
Centaurea cuspidata (also called Spiny Star-thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant with purple flowers and spiny leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in dry grasslands, roadsides, and other disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea cuspidata is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea cuspidata is yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea cuspidata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Centaurea cuspidata
Centaurea cuspidata is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Centaurea cuspidata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea cuspidata?
Centaurea cuspidata
What is the family of Centaurea cuspidata?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Centaurea cuspidata?
Spiny knapweed
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,