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
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.
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,