Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erycina
ID:
90123

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raimondo & Bancheva

Source:
gcc

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Bocconea 17: 299 (-306; figs. 1-4, map (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089452

Common Names

  • Centaurea erycina
  • Mountain Bluet
  • Woody Knapweed

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Description

Centaurea erycina (also called Erycina cornflower, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean. It has bright blue flowers and is used as an ornamental plant. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea erycina is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is found in the Caucasus and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a number of medicinal uses, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Centaurea erycina flower is a bright yellow color with a daisy-like form. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with thin, wiry stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea erycina is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of the stems in spring or early summer. The cuttings should be planted in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until they germinate.

Where to Find Centaurea erycina

Centaurea erycina is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Centaurea erycina FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea erycina?

Centaurea erycina is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Centaurea erycina?

Centaurea erycina is an upright perennial with a clumping habit.

What are the flowers of Centaurea erycina like?

The flowers of Centaurea erycina are pink or purple, with a yellow center.

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,

References

Francesco Maria Raimondo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raimondo' in the authors string.
Svetlana T. Bancheva (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bancheva' in the authors string.