Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
haenseleri
ID:
44730

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Voy. Bot. Espagne 2: 349 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044059

Common Names

  • Centaurea haenseleri
  • Haenseler's Centaurea
  • Haenseler's Knapweed

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Description

Centaurea haenseleri (also called Haenseler's Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are ovate, with a serrated margin and a white underside. It grows in disturbed soils, at altitudes of up to 2000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea haenseleri is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It has a long flowering season and produces bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea haenseleri is a yellow-orange star-shaped flower head with many ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves that are deeply lobed and have a white downy covering.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea haenseleri is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. It is also important to deadhead the flowers to encourage new blooms.

Where to Find Centaurea haenseleri

Centaurea haenseleri is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Centaurea haenseleri FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Centaurea haenseleri?

Centaurea haenseleri prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

What is the average height of Centaurea haenseleri?

Centaurea haenseleri typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

What is the average lifespan of Centaurea haenseleri?

Centaurea haenseleri typically has a lifespan of 2-3 years.

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,

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