Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 24: 369 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072406
Common Names
- Elegant Centaurea
- Elegant Star-thistle
- Elegant Knapweed
Synonyms
- Colymbada elegantissima (Bornm.) Holub [unknown]
Description
Centaurea elegantissima (also called Elegant Knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It is characterized by its pink flower heads and lanceolate leaves. It typically grows in moist soils in open woodlands, prairies, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea elegantissima has been used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and for its essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea elegantissima is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea elegantissima can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require plenty of light and regular watering.
Where to Find Centaurea elegantissima
Centaurea elegantissima is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Centaurea elegantissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea elegantissima?
Centaurea elegantissima
What is the common name of Centaurea elegantissima?
Elegant Knapweed
What type of plant is Centaurea elegantissima?
Perennial wildflower
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,