Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iberica
ID:
14693

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trevir. ex Spreng.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 406 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014022

Common Names

  • Iberian Star-thistle
  • Spanish Star-thistle
  • Spiny Star-thistle

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Description

Centaurea iberica (also called Iberian Star-thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is often found in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea iberica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea iberica sub. meryonis (DC.) Bornm.
Centaurea iberica sub. hermonis (DC.) Bornm.
Centaurea iberica sub. holzmanniana (Boiss.) Dostál
Centaurea iberica var. mesocentroides Pitmann

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea iberica is a white-blue thistle-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea iberica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and takes up to two years to flower. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Centaurea iberica

Centaurea iberica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the countries of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Centaurea iberica FAQ

What type of plant is Centaurea iberica?

Centaurea iberica is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family

Where does Centaurea iberica grow?

Centaurea iberica is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa

What is the typical lifespan of Centaurea iberica?

Centaurea iberica typically lives for two to three 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-113560: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Ludolph Christian Treviranus (1779-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trevir.' in the authors string.