Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ebenoides
ID:
4678

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heldr.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004007

Common Names

  • Ebenoides Centaurea
  • Ebony Knapweed
  • Ebony Starthistle

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Description

Centaurea ebenoides (also called black knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves with purple flowers and a single seed head. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea ebenoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea ebenoides is purple and has a diameter of about 3 cm. The seed is small, black and triangular. The seedlings are thin and have a purple stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea ebenoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and place the tray in a warm, sunny location. Once the seedlings have emerged, transplant them into individual pots. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and divide the root ball into several sections. Replant each section in a separate pot filled with moist potting soil.

Where to Find Centaurea ebenoides

Centaurea ebenoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Centaurea ebenoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea ebenoides?

Centaurea ebenoides

What is the common name of Centaurea ebenoides?

Ebony knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea ebenoides?

Centaurea ebenoides is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrub, 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,

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