Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graeca
ID:
63300

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Spic. Fl. Rumel. 2(5/6): 242 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062629

Common Names

  • Centaurea Graeca
  • Greek Cornflower
  • Grecian Cornflower

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea paniculata Sm. [unknown]
  • Colymbada ceccariniana (Boiss. & Heldr.) Holub [unknown]
  • Colymbada graeca (Griseb.) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea ceccariniana Boiss. & Heldr. [unknown]
  • Centaurea cordonis Boiss. & Orph. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Centaurea graeca ceccariniana (Boiss. & Heldr.) Dostál [unknown]

Description

Centaurea graeca (also called Greek Cornflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb with lobed leaves and pink flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea graeca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea graeca is a yellow disc flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea graeca is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and kept in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Centaurea graeca

Centaurea graeca can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of western Asia.

Centaurea graeca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea graeca?

Centaurea graeca

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea graeca?

Grasslands and meadows in the Mediterranean region

What is the flowering period of Centaurea graeca?

Late spring to early summer

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-19627: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.