Status:
valid
Authors:
Breitw. & Podlech
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 22: 54 (1986) (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021546
Common Names
- Debdou Centaurea
- Debdou Star-thistle
- Debdou Knapweed
Description
Centaurea debdouensis (also called Debdou Centaurea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3m in height and has pink flowers. It is native to northern Africa and grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea debdouensis is used as an ornamental flower and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea debdouensis has yellow flowers with a single ring of ray florets and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves with toothed margins.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea debdouensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and division can be done in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Centaurea debdouensis
Centaurea debdouensis is found in the mountains of Morocco.
Centaurea debdouensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea debdouensis?
Centaurea debdouensis
What is the common name of Centaurea debdouensis?
Debdou thistle
Where does Centaurea debdouensis grow?
It grows 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
Ilse Breitwieser: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breitw.' in the authors string.