Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
handelii
ID:
7095

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 82(2): 184 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006424

Common Names

  • Centaurea handelii
  • Handel's Star-thistle
  • Handel's Centaurea

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Synonyms

  • Tomanthea haussknechtii (Boiss.) Takht. [unknown]
  • Phaeopappus haussknechtii Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea handelii (also called Handel's Cornflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a single stem with bright yellow flowers and can grow up to 30 cm in height. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in open grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea handelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea handelii is yellow and daisy-like with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea handelii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to two years to reach maturity. Division can be done in early spring or fall and should be done every three to four years.

Where to Find Centaurea handelii

Centaurea handelii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in France, Italy, Spain, and other nearby countries.

Centaurea handelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea handelii?

Centaurea handelii

What type of plant is Centaurea handelii?

Centaurea handelii is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Centaurea handelii found?

Centaurea handelii is found in Europe and North Africa.

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-106192: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.