Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hermanni
ID:
5706

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hermann

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Bulgar. 4: 27. 1931

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005035

Common Names

  • Centaurea hermanni
  • Centaurea hermanns
  • Centaurea hermannsi

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Description

Centaurea hermanni (also called 'Hermann's Centaurea', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Chile and is found in dry forests, grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea hermanni is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and in cosmetics and skincare products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea hermanni is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea hermanni is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea hermanni

Centaurea hermanni is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Centaurea hermanni FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea hermanni?

Centaurea hermanni

What is the common name of Centaurea hermanni?

Hermann's Centaurea

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea hermanni?

Grassy meadows and pastures

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,