Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monacantha
ID:
72066

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.D.Clarke

Source:
gcc

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Travels Eur. Asia & Africa 2: 354.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071395

Common Names

  • Mountain Cornflower
  • Mountain Bluet
  • Monk's-flower

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea fraasii Noë & Balansa ex Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea monacantha (also called Monacan thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 60 cm tall and has large, greyish-green leaves. Its flowers are yellow and white. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea monacantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea monacantha has a bright yellow flower with a black center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea monacantha is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Centaurea monacantha

Centaurea monacantha is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Centaurea monacantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea monacantha?

Centaurea monacantha

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea monacantha?

It is found in the Mediterranean region.

What are the uses of Centaurea monacantha?

It is used in traditional medicine for treating skin conditions, respiratory ailments, and digestive problems.

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-28169: Based on the initial data import
Edward Daniel Clarke (1769-1822): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.D.Clarke' in the authors string.