Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ionica
ID:
84901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brullo

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Vegetaz. Aspromonte 47 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084230

Common Names

  • Ionian Cornflower
  • Ionian Knapweed
  • Ionian Star-thistle

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Description

Centaurea ionica (also called Centaurea ionica, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. The leaves are lanceolate to ovate, and the flowers are yellow and tubular.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea ionica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, skin diseases, and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea ionica is white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea ionica is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial herb. It can be propagated from seeds sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into individual containers and grown on until they are ready to be planted out.

Where to Find Centaurea ionica

Centaurea ionica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Greece, Turkey, and North Africa.

Centaurea ionica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea ionica?

Centaurea ionica

What is the family of Centaurea ionica?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Centaurea ionica?

Grassy slopes

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-40680: Based on the initial data import
Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.