Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
litigiosa
ID:
22669

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fiori) Arrigoni

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Parlatorea 6: 77 (2003) (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021998

Common Names

  • Centaurea litigiosa
  • Litigious Knapweed
  • Argumentative Knapweed

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea paniculata litigiosa Fiori [unknown]

Description

Centaurea litigiosa (also called Centaurea litigiosa, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and is covered in small, white flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea litigiosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea litigiosa has bright yellow flowers with a dark center. Its 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 litigiosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It requires regular watering during the growing season and can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Centaurea litigiosa

Centaurea litigiosa is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Centaurea litigiosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea litigiosa?

Centaurea litigiosa

What is the common name of Centaurea litigiosa?

Litigious Centaurea

What is the family of Centaurea litigiosa?

Asteraceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-121272: Based on the initial data import
Adriano Fiori (1865-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fiori' in the authors string.
Pier Virgilio Arrigoni (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arrigoni' in the authors string.