Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lagascana
ID:
72672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Graells

Source:
gcc

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Mem. Acad. Cienc. Madr. 2(ind. Pl. Nov. 7): 465. 1859

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072001

Common Names

  • Centaurea Lagascana
  • Lagascana Centaurea
  • Lagascana Starthistle

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea lagascana lagascana [unknown]
  • Centaurea lagascana lagascana [unknown]
  • Centaurea graelsii Nyman [unknown]
  • Centaurea lagascana livida Fern.Casas & Susanna [unknown]
  • Colymbada lagascana (Graells) Fern.Casas & Susanna [unknown]

Description

Centaurea lagascana (also called Lagasca's Star Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea lagascana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea lagascana is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea lagascana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea lagascana

Centaurea lagascana can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Centaurea lagascana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea lagascana?

Centaurea lagascana

What is the common name of Centaurea lagascana?

Lagasca's Star Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea lagascana?

Grassy areas, roadsides, and disturbed 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,