Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
imperialis
ID:
22787

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hausskn. ex Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 20(2): 68 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022116

Common Names

  • Imperial Centaurea
  • Imperial Knapweed
  • Mountain Bluet

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Synonyms

  • Leucacantha imperialis Nieuwl. & Lunell [unknown]

Description

Centaurea imperialis (also called Imperial Knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has purple flowers and grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea imperialis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge, and as a windbreak. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea imperialis is a yellow disc-shaped flower head. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and grey-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea imperialis is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix. The seeds should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly until they are well-established. Once established, the plants can be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Centaurea imperialis

Centaurea imperialis is native to Turkey and can be found in the wild in grassy areas, meadows and open woodlands. It can also be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Centaurea imperialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea imperialis?

Centaurea imperialis

What is the common name of Centaurea imperialis?

Imperial Knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea imperialis?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed 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-121387: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.