Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
galicicae
ID:
116420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Micevski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Croat. 44: 83 (1985) (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115749

Common Names

  • Galician Cornflower
  • Centaurea Galicicae
  • Galician Knapweed

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Description

Centaurea galicicae (also called Spanish Star Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has spiny leaves and bright purple thistle-like flowers. It is found in dry, sunny areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea galicicae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea galicicae is a small, yellow-green flower with a single yellow anther. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, slender, green shoot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea galicicae is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to flower.

Where to Find Centaurea galicicae

Centaurea galicicae can be found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region, especially in the Iberian Peninsula.

Centaurea galicicae FAQ

What are the common names of Centaurea galicicae?

Common names of Centaurea galicicae include Galician knapweed, Galician thistle, and Galician centaurea.

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea galicicae?

Centaurea galicicae is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

What is the growth habit of Centaurea galicicae?

Centaurea galicicae is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-77186: Based on the initial data import
Kiril Micevski (1926-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Micevski' in the authors string.