Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
messenicolasiana
ID:
1404

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Georgiadis, Dimitrellos & Routsi

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 25(2): 563 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000733

Common Names

  • Centaurea messenicolasiana
  • Messenikola Centaurea
  • Messenikola Knapweed

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Description

Centaurea messenicolasiana (also called Messenian Star-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Greece, and is found in dry, rocky soils in open woods, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea messenicolasiana 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, headache, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea messenicolasiana is a bright yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea messenicolasiana is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division of the clumps should be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Centaurea messenicolasiana

Centaurea messenicolasiana can be found in the Mediterranean region, primarily in the countries of Greece, Turkey, and Italy.

Centaurea messenicolasiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea messenicolasiana?

Centaurea messenicolasiana

What is the common name of Centaurea messenicolasiana?

Messenian Knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea messenicolasiana?

It is found in dry, rocky soils 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-100698: Based on the initial data import
Theodoros Georgiadis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Georgiadis' in the authors string.
Georgios Dimitrellos: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dimitrellos' in the authors string.
Eugenia Routsi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Routsi' in the authors string.