Status:
valid
Authors:
Batt. & Trab.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 1918, ix. 15.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028799
Common Names
- Centaurea ducellieri
- Ducellier's Centaurea
- Ducellier's Star Thistle
Description
Centaurea ducellieri (also called Tufted Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe and western Asia. It has small, pink flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea ducellieri is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive blue flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea ducellieri has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea ducellieri is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Centaurea ducellieri
Centaurea ducellieri is native to Europe and can be found in grassy fields.
Centaurea ducellieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea ducellieri?
Centaurea ducellieri
What is the common name of Centaurea ducellieri?
Mountain cornflower
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea ducellieri?
Grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes
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,