Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glastifolia
ID:
123376

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 915 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122705

Common Names

  • Centaurea Glastifolia
  • Glastifolia Knapweed
  • Glastifolia Centaurea

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea glastifolia glastifolia [unknown]
  • Centaurea glastifolia tournefortii (Jaub. & Spach) Gugler [unknown]

Description

Centaurea glastifolia (also called Glaucous Knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in rocky and sandy soils, and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea glastifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea glastifolia sub. intermedia (Boiss.) L.Martins
Centaurea glastifolia sub. glastifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea glastifolia is a yellow-green disc floret, with a diameter of up to 1.5 cm. The seed is an achene, with a length of up to 1.5 mm. The seedling is a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea glastifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It grows best in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Centaurea glastifolia

Centaurea glastifolia is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Centaurea glastifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea glastifolia?

Centaurea glastifolia

What is the common name of Centaurea glastifolia?

Glastifoliate Centaurea

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea glastifolia?

Grassy and rocky slopes

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