Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyanus
ID:
9668

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 911 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008997

Common Names

  • Cornflower
  • Centaurea Cyanus
  • Cyanus Centaurea

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Synonyms

  • Setachna cyanus Dulac [unknown]
  • Centaurea pulchra DC. [unknown]
  • Centaurea segetalis Salisb. [unknown]
  • Centaurea concinna Trautv. [unknown]
  • Cyanus arvensis Moench [unknown]
  • Cyanus vulgaris Delarbre [unknown]
  • Centaurea pulcherrima Wight ex DC. [unknown]
  • Centaurea lanata Roxb. [unknown]
  • Jacea segetalis Lam. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Cyanus dentato-folius Gilib. [unknown]
  • Centaurea cyanus cyanus [unknown]
  • Centaurea cyanus cyanus [unknown]
  • Centaurea pulcherrima Willd. [unknown]
  • Jacea segetum Lam. [unknown]
  • Cyanus segetum Hill [unknown]
  • Centaurea umbrosa A.Huet ex Reut. [unknown]
  • Leucacantha cyanus Nieuwl. & Lunell [unknown]
  • Centaurea cyaneum St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Centaurea cyanus denudata Suksd. [unknown]
  • Centaurea hortorum Pau. [unknown]
  • Centaurea cyanus coa Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Centaurea rhizocephala Trautv. [unknown]
  • Cyanus cyanus Hill [unknown]
  • Centaurea concinna Steud. [unknown]
  • Centaurea cyanocephala Velen. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea cyanus (also called Cornflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows. It has lance-shaped leaves and small blue flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea cyanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea cyanus has small, blue flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have two pairs of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea cyanus is an annual flowering plant that is native to Europe. It is typically propagated by seed and prefers a well-drained soil in full sun. It should be watered regularly and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C.

Where to Find Centaurea cyanus

Centaurea cyanus is native to Europe and is found in the wild in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and other parts of Europe.

Centaurea cyanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea cyanus?

Centaurea cyanus

What is the common name of Centaurea cyanus?

Cornflower

Where is Centaurea cyanus found?

Centaurea cyanus is found in the high mountains of western China

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,