Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
forsythiana
ID:
1327472

Status:
valid

Authors:
Levier ex Filigh., Farris, Pisanu & Urbani

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 166(4): 297 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339926

Common Names

  • Centaurea Forsythiana
  • Forsythiana Centaurea
  • Forsyth's Star-Thistle

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Description

Centaurea forsythiana (also called 'Forsyth's Centaurea', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with a rounded growth habit. It is native to the Himalayas, India, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea forsythiana is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as houseplants. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea forsythiana is a white-cream coloured spike, with each individual flower having five petals. The seeds are small and round, with a black colour. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea forsythiana is an annual that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Propagate by seed.

Where to Find Centaurea forsythiana

Centaurea forsythiana is native to India.

Centaurea forsythiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea forsythiana?

Centaurea forsythiana

What are the common names of Centaurea forsythiana?

Forsyth's knapweed

Where is Centaurea forsythiana native to?

Europe

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

Emilio Levier (1839-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levier' in the authors string.
Rossella Filigheddu (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Filigh.' in the authors string.
Malvina Urbani (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urbani' in the authors string.
Emmanuelle Farris: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Farris' in the authors string.
Stefania Pisanu (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pisanu' in the authors string.