Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
friderici
ID:
133783

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vis.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Fl. Dalmat. ii. 40. t. 12 C. (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133112

Common Names

  • Friedrich's Star-thistle
  • Centaurea
  • Star-thistle

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Description

Centaurea friderici (also called Frideric's Starthistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea friderici is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It can also be used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea friderici sub. friderici
Centaurea friderici sub. jabukensis (Ginzb. & Teyber) Dostál ex Greuter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea friderici is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea friderici is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division should be done in the fall. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks.

Where to Find Centaurea friderici

Centaurea friderici is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

Centaurea friderici FAQ

What are the common names of Centaurea friderici?

Frideric's Centaurea

What type of plant is Centaurea friderici?

Annual herb

Where is Centaurea friderici native to?

Central and South America

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