Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
johnseniana
ID:
70617

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kit Tan & Strid

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Phytol. Balcan. 9(3): 476 (-478; fig. 3) (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069946

Common Names

  • Johnsen's Centaurea
  • Johnsen Centaurea
  • Johnsen's Knapweed

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Description

Centaurea johnseniana (also called Johnsen's centaurea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe. It has purple flowers and grows in moist, sandy soils. It is found in sunny areas such as meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea johnseniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of herbal medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea johnseniana is a yellow, daisy-like flower head with numerous disk florets and a few ray florets. The seed is a small, black, flat achene with a pappus. The seedlings are slender, with a single stem and a few small, spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea johnseniana is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 8-10 inches apart. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a light potting mix. Once established, the plant will require little care and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Centaurea johnseniana

Centaurea johnseniana is native to Europe and can be found in open grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed areas.

Centaurea johnseniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea johnseniana?

Centaurea johnseniana

What is the common name of Centaurea johnseniana?

Centaurea

Where can Centaurea johnseniana be found?

It can be found in Europe

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-26747: Based on the initial data import
Arne Strid (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strid' in the authors string.
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.