Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lactiflora
ID:
2907

Status:
valid

Authors:
Halácsy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier vi. 601.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002236

Common Names

  • Lactiflora Centaurea
  • Lactiflora Cornflower
  • Lactiflora Knapweed

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Synonyms

  • Acosta lactiflora (Halácsy) Holub [unknown]

Description

Centaurea lactiflora (also called Milk Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Europe. It has small purple flowers and grows in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea lactiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a border. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea lactiflora has white flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea lactiflora is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea lactiflora

Centaurea lactiflora is native to Europe and can be found in meadows and grasslands.

Centaurea lactiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea lactiflora?

Centaurea lactiflora

What is the common name of Centaurea lactiflora?

Milk Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea lactiflora?

Centaurea lactiflora is native to Europe and is found in dry, grassy habitats.

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