Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferox
ID:
121161

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Méd. Eclairée Sci. Phys. 3(6): 163. 1792

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120490

Common Names

  • Centaurea Ferox
  • Ferox Daisy
  • Ferox Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Seridia ferox Sweet [unknown]
  • Calcitrapa ferox Moench [unknown]
  • Philostizus fontanesianus Cass. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea ferox (also called 'Ferocious Knapweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea ferox is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with dry, rocky soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea ferox has yellow daisy-like flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea ferox can be propagated by division of clumps in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn. Cultivation requirements include full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Centaurea ferox

Centaurea ferox is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Centaurea ferox FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea ferox?

Centaurea ferox

What is the common name of Centaurea ferox?

Ferocious Knapweed

What is the habitat of Centaurea ferox?

It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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