Status:
valid
Authors:
Sieber ex Spreng.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 406 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076629
Common Names
- Lanceleaf Centaurea
- Centaurea Lancifolia
- Lancifolia Centaurea
Description
Centaurea lancifolia (also called 'Lanceleaf Centaurea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Iran. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long, narrow, lance-shaped leaflets. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea lancifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers can be used to make herbal teas. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea lancifolia is a bright purple, thistle-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea lancifolia is an annual plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a shallow tray and covered with a thin layer of soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Once established, the plants can be divided in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Centaurea lancifolia
Centaurea lancifolia is found in the Mediterranean region.
Centaurea lancifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea lancifolia?
Centaurea lancifolia
What is the common name of Centaurea lancifolia?
Lance-leaved Centaurea
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea lancifolia?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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,