Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Wagner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Math. Term. Közlem. xxx. VI. 141 (1910), hybr.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138327
Common Names
- Centaurea Kupcsokiana
- Kupcsok's Star-thistle
- Kupcsok's Knapweed
Description
Centaurea kupcsokiana (also called Kupcsok's Centaurea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and bright pink thistle-like flowers. It grows in open woodlands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea kupcsokiana is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and produces purple flowers that attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea kupcsokiana is a small, yellow daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea kupcsokiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. It can be sown directly in the garden in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Centaurea kupcsokiana
Centaurea kupcsokiana is native to the Carpathian Basin in Central and Eastern Europe. It can be found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Centaurea kupcsokiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea kupcsokiana?
Centaurea kupcsokiana
What is the common name of Centaurea kupcsokiana?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea kupcsokiana?
Grassy slopes 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,