Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grabowskiana
ID:
133899

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Wagner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Unknown Publ. 4: 161. 1889

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133228

Common Names

  • Centaurea
  • Grabowskiana Cornflower
  • Grabowskiana

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Synonyms

  • Colymbacosta grabowskiana Rauschert [unknown]

Description

Centaurea grabowskiana (also called Grabowski's Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a hairy plant with a single stem that grows up to 1 meter tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a terminal flower head. It is found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea grabowskiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea grabowskiana has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea grabowskiana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Centaurea grabowskiana

Centaurea grabowskiana can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Centaurea grabowskiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea grabowskiana?

Centaurea grabowskiana

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea grabowskiana?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the common uses of Centaurea grabowskiana?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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-94041: Based on the initial data import
János Wagner (1870-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Wagner' in the authors string.