Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
greuteri
ID:
40348

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Gamal-Eldin & Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 13(2): 324 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039677

Common Names

  • Centaurea greuteri
  • Greuter's Star-thistle
  • Greuter's Centaurea

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Description

Centaurea greuteri (also called Greuter's Centaurea, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea greuteri has been used for medicinal purposes, such as for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used for making dyes and for making a type of traditional beer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea greuteri is a single, purple, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a single, purple, star-shaped flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea greuteri is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring.

Where to Find Centaurea greuteri

Centaurea greuteri is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Centaurea greuteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea greuteri?

Centaurea greuteri

What is the common name of Centaurea greuteri?

Greuter's Centaurea

What is the habitat of Centaurea greuteri?

Dry grassland, scrub, 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-138377: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.
Elsayeda Gamal-Eldin (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Gamal-Eldin' in the authors string.