Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kunkelii
ID:
91525

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Garcia

Source:
gcc

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 35(3): 165 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090854

Common Names

  • Centaurea kunkelii
  • Kunkel's Starthistle
  • Kunkel's Knapweed

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Description

Centaurea kunkelii (also called Kunkel's Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual wildflower native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, star-shaped flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in dry, sandy areas and is found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea kunkelii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea kunkelii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round-shaped. The seedlings have linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea kunkelii is a herbaceous perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Centaurea kunkelii

Centaurea kunkelii can be found in the mountains of the western United States, from California to Montana.

Centaurea kunkelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea kunkelii?

Centaurea kunkelii

What type of plant is Centaurea kunkelii?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Centaurea kunkelii native to?

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-47134: Based on the initial data import
Núria Garcia-Jacas (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Garcia' in the authors string.