Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
derventana
ID:
134443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vis. & Pančić

Source:
gcc

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Mem. Reale Ist. Veneto Sci. xii. (1864) 472.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133772

Common Names

  • Dervent Centaurea
  • Centaurea Derventana
  • Derventana

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Synonyms

  • Acosta derventana (Vis. & Pančić) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea incompta derventana (Vis. & Pančić) Dostál [unknown]

Description

Centaurea derventana (also called Dervent Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry, open habitats such as grassland, scrubland, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea derventana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea derventana is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea derventana is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.

Where to Find Centaurea derventana

Centaurea derventana can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, and Utah.

Centaurea derventana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea derventana?

Centaurea derventana

What are the common names of Centaurea derventana?

Dervent thistle, Dervent thistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea derventana?

Centaurea derventana is native to 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-94575: Based on the initial data import
Roberto de Visiani (1800-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vis.' in the authors string.
Josif Pančić (1814-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pančić' in the authors string.