Status:
valid
Authors:
P.H.Davis
Source:
gcc
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 67 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041843
Common Names
- Centaurea Ensiformis
- Ensiformis Centaurea
- Ensiformis' Centaurea
Description
Centaurea ensiformis (also called sword thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It is found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides, fields, and waste places. Its leaves are lance-shaped and its purple flowers form in clusters at the ends of its branches.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea ensiformis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, malaria, and other diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea ensiformis is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea ensiformis is a small, evergreen shrub, growing to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is best propagated from seed. Sow the seed in spring in a seed tray filled with moist, well-drained seed compost. Cover the seed with a thin layer of compost and place the tray in a warm, bright position but out of direct sunlight. Keep the compost moist and in a few weeks the seed should have germinated. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, pot them on into individual pots and grow on in a cool, light position.
Where to Find Centaurea ensiformis
Centaurea ensiformis is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides. It is a perennial plant that grows in sandy soils.
Centaurea ensiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea ensiformis?
Centaurea ensiformis
What is the common name of Centaurea ensiformis?
Sword-leaved Centaurea
Where is Centaurea ensiformis native to?
Greece
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,