Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fragilis
ID:
27637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Durieu

Source:
gcc

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Recueil Mens. 2: 429. 1847

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026966

Common Names

  • Fragile Centaury
  • Centaurea Fragilis
  • Fragilis Centaury

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Description

Centaurea fragilis (also called Fragile Cornflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary, thistle-like flower heads. It grows in grassland, scrubland, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea fragilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea fragilis has star-shaped flowers with yellow centers and purple petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea fragilis is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Centaurea fragilis

Centaurea fragilis can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas.

Centaurea fragilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea fragilis?

Centaurea fragilis

What is the common name of Centaurea fragilis?

Fragile Knapweed

Where is Centaurea fragilis 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,