Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
delbesiana
ID:
36432

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arènes

Source:
gcc

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 14: 187 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035761

Common Names

  • Delbes Centaurea
  • Delbes Knapweed
  • Delbes Centaurea Plant

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Description

Centaurea delbesiana (also called Delbe's Knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and ovate leaves with serrated margins. It grows in moist soils, usually in meadows, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea delbesiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea delbesiana is yellow and has a daisy-like structure. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea delbesiana is a perennial plant that is best grown in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed.

Where to Find Centaurea delbesiana

Leimanisa pratensis is native to the Caribbean islands and can be found in moist forests.

Centaurea delbesiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea delbesiana?

Centaurea delbesiana

What are the common names of Centaurea delbesiana?

Delbe's Centaurea

What is the habitat of Centaurea delbesiana?

Centaurea delbesiana is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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-134587: Based on the initial data import
Jean Arènes (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arènes' in the authors string.