Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loscosii
ID:
892

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Illustr. Fl. Hisp. 1: t. 81. [1885?] ; et Suppl. Prodr. Fl. Hisp. (1893) 92

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000221

Common Names

  • Centaurea loscosii
  • Loscos' Knapweed
  • Loscos' Star-thistle

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Synonyms

  • Colymbada loscosii (Willk.) Holub [unknown]

Description

Centaurea loscosii (also called Loscos Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Iberian Peninsula. It has a rosette of leaves and a single flower head with yellow florets. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea loscosii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The leaves of this plant can be used as a tea substitute.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea loscosii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 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 loscosii is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Centaurea loscosii

Centaurea loscosii is native to the Iberian Peninsula in Europe. It can be found in dry, sunny areas at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Centaurea loscosii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea loscosii?

Centaurea loscosii

What is the common name of Centaurea loscosii?

Loscos' Centaurea

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea loscosii?

It is native to Spain and grows in open forests, scrub, and rocky places.

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