Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linifolia
ID:
2622

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. : 117 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001951

Common Names

  • Centaurea
  • Linifolia
  • Flax-leaved

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea linarifolia Steud. [unknown]
  • Jacea linifolia (L.) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea linifolia linifolia [unknown]
  • Lepteranthus linifolius Webb [unknown]
  • Centaurea linearifolia Lam. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea linifolia (also called Annual knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. It has small, yellow flowers with a black center. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea linifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea linifolia has small, bright yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea linifolia is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Centaurea linifolia

Centaurea linifolia is native to Europe. It can be found in the wild in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.

Centaurea linifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea linifolia?

Centaurea linifolia

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea linifolia?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the average height of Centaurea linifolia?

0.5-1 meter

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