Status:
valid
Authors:
Raimondo & Spadaro
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Naturalista Sicil. , ser. 4, 30: 373 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044407
Common Names
- Centaurea
- Giardina's Centaurea
- Centaurea giardinae
Description
Centaurea giardinae (also called Giardina's Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and its leaves are covered in white hairs. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea giardinae is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea giardinae is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea giardinae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in early spring. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Centaurea giardinae
Centaurea giardinae can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.
Centaurea giardinae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea giardinae?
Centaurea giardinae
What is the common name of Centaurea giardinae?
Centaurea
Where is Centaurea giardinae 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
Vivienne Spadaro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spadaro' in the authors string.