Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deflexa
ID:
30610

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33(2): 229, nom. nov. (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029939

Common Names

  • Deflexed Centaurea
  • Deflexed Knapweed
  • Deflexed Star-thistle

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Synonyms

  • Phaeopappus declinatus declinatus [unknown]
  • Phaeopappus declinatus Boiss. [unknown]
  • Centaurea nivea declinata (Boiss.) Wagenitz [unknown]
  • Cheirolepis declinata (Boiss.) Czerep. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea deflexa (also called Spreading Knapweed, 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 disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea deflexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive, pink flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea deflexa has bright purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea deflexa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, but prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Centaurea deflexa

Centaurea deflexa can be found in the Mediterranean region, primarily in the countries of France, Italy, and Spain.

Centaurea deflexa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea deflexa?

Centaurea deflexa

What type of plant is Centaurea deflexa?

Herbaceous annual

Where does Centaurea deflexa grow?

It grows in dry meadows and pastures in Europe and North Africa

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-128939: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.