Status:
valid
Authors:
Hayek
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 30(2): 758 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016684
Common Names
- White Knapweed
- Centaurea leucomelaena
- Leucomelaena Knapweed
Description
Centaurea leucomelaena (also called white knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and pink flower heads. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea leucomelaena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, liver diseases, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea leucomelaena has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea leucomelaena is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial that is best propagated from seed. It prefers a well-drained soil mix and should be planted in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize lightly during the growing season.
Where to Find Centaurea leucomelaena
Centaurea leucomelaena can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, and Italy.
Centaurea leucomelaena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea leucomelaena?
Centaurea leucomelaena
What type of plant is Centaurea leucomelaena?
A flowering plant
Where is Centaurea leucomelaena found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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,