Status:
valid
Authors:
Sm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Fl. Graec. Prodr. 2(1): 202 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028425
Common Names
- Drab Centaurea
- Drab Knapweed
- Drab Star-thistle
Synonyms
- Centaurea drabifolia drabifolia [unknown]
Description
Centaurea drabifolia (also called Drab Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, pink flowers that appear in the summer and deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea drabifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Centaurea drabifolia sub. floccosa (Boiss.) Wagenitz & Greuter
Centaurea drabifolia sub. cappadocica (DC.) Wagenitz
Centaurea drabifolia sub. libanotica (Boiss.) Wagenitz
Centaurea drabifolia sub. drabifolia
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea drabifolia has small, pinkish-purple flowers that are clustered together in a flat-topped inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and have a toothed margin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea drabifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Centaurea drabifolia
Centaurea drabifolia is native to Europe and can be found in meadows and pastures.
Centaurea drabifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea drabifolia?
Centaurea drabifolia
What is the common name of Centaurea drabifolia?
Drab knapweed
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea drabifolia?
Dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas
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,