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
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.
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,