Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 643 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123466
Common Names
- Centaurea Kilaea
- Kilaea Starthistle
- Kilaea Centaurea
Synonyms
- Acosta kilaea (Boiss.) Holub [unknown]
Description
Centaurea kilaea (also called Kilaea Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea kilaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea kilaea is a yellow-green, daisy-like flower with yellow disc florets. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea kilaea is a perennial herb with a short taproot. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and slightly acidic. The seedlings should be thinned out to about 10 cm apart. The plant should be watered regularly and mulched to retain moisture. Fertilizer should be applied in the spring.
Where to Find Centaurea kilaea
Centaurea kilaea is native to the Mediterranean region, including Turkey, Greece, and Italy.
Centaurea kilaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea kilaea?
Centaurea kilaea
What is the common name of Centaurea kilaea?
Kilaea Centaury
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea kilaea?
Grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands
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,