Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lacaita) Brullo
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Braun-Blanquetia 2: 32 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073785
Common Names
- Centaurea japygica
- Japygic Knapweed
- Southern Knapweed
Description
Centaurea japygica (also called 'Japygic Knapweed', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a simple stem with leaves that are deeply divided into narrow lobes. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea japygica is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea japygica is yellow and has a single head. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with yellow-green leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea japygica is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F).
Where to Find Centaurea japygica
Centaurea japygica is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Centaurea japygica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea japygica?
Centaurea japygica
What is the common name of Centaurea japygica?
Japygic Knapweed
What type of plant is Centaurea japygica?
Perennial herbaceous flowering plant
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,