Status:
valid
Authors:
Vahl
Source:
gcc
Year:
1791
Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. ii. 94. (1791)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070577
Common Names
- Centaurea glomerata
- Clustered Knapweed
- Glomerata
Synonyms
- Calcitrapoides glomerata (Vahl) Holub [unknown]
- Seridia prolifera Sweet [unknown]
- Centaurea glomerata glomerata [unknown]
- Seridia straminea Sweet [unknown]
- Centaurea straminea Willd. [unknown]
- Centaurea coarctata Spreng. [unknown]
- Centaurea glomerata glabriceps Asch. & Schweinf. [unknown]
- Centaurea acaulis Forssk. [unknown]
- Centaurea acaulis Desf. [unknown]
- Centaurea prolifera Vent. [unknown]
- Seridia glomerata Cass. [unknown]
Description
Centaurea glomerata (also called Clustered Knapweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces purple flower heads. It typically grows in dry, open areas such as prairies and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea glomerata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea glomerata is yellow, the seed is small and black and the seedlings are thin and long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea glomerata is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Centaurea glomerata
Centaurea glomerata can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Centaurea glomerata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea glomerata?
Centaurea glomerata
What is the common name of Centaurea glomerata?
Clustered Knapweed
Where is Centaurea glomerata 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,