Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterocarpa
ID:
82686

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Gaill. ex Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 680 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082015

Common Names

  • Heterocarpa Cornflower
  • Centaurea heterocarpa
  • Heterocarpa Knapweed

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Description

Centaurea heterocarpa (also called Common Cornflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and blue flower heads. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea heterocarpa is a flowering plant that is used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is also used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea heterocarpa has white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centres. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea heterocarpa is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Centaurea heterocarpa

Centaurea heterocarpa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Centaurea heterocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea heterocarpa?

Centaurea heterocarpa

What are the common names of Centaurea heterocarpa?

Heterocarpa knapweed, variable knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea heterocarpa?

It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and is found in open, sunny areas

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-38544: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Joseph Arnaud Charles Gaillardot (1814-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaill.' in the authors string.