Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lyrata
ID:
40999

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soland.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
(1794). Aleppo, ed. 2, 2: 270 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040328

Common Names

  • Lyrate Centaurea
  • Lyre-leaved Centaurea
  • Lyre-leaved Star-thistle

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Description

Centaurea lyrata (also called Lyre-leaved Centaurea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny places such as hillsides, roadsides, and disturbed areas. It is an annual herb with yellow flowers and finely divided leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea lyrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and as a source of natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea lyrata is yellow, with a single head of disc florets surrounded by ray florets. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea lyrata is an annual herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water it regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it once a year.

Where to Find Centaurea lyrata

Centaurea lyrata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.

Centaurea lyrata FAQ

What are the natural habitats of Centaurea lyrata?

Centaurea lyrata is found in grasslands, open woods, and scrubland.

What is the flowering season of Centaurea lyrata?

Centaurea lyrata typically flowers from May to July.

What is the conservation status of Centaurea lyrata?

Centaurea lyrata is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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,