Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nervosa
ID:
5331

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 2: 925 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004660

Common Names

  • Centaurea nervosa
  • Nervosa Centaurea
  • Nervous Knapweed

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea uniflora nervosa (Willd.) Bonnier & Layens [unknown]

Description

Centaurea nervosa (also called Star Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, pastures, and other disturbed areas. Its leaves are deeply lobed and spiny, and its flowers are purple and solitary.

Uses & Benefits

Amyema quaternifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea nervosa sub. nervosa
Centaurea nervosa sub. nervosa
Centaurea nervosa sub. davidovii (Urum.) Hayek
Centaurea nervosa sub. promota E.Gamal-Eldin & Wagenitz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea nervosa is a small, purple, thistle-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea nervosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it is best to use a soil that is slightly alkaline. It is also important to keep the soil moist, but not wet. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. It is also important to fertilize the plant regularly to promote healthy growth.

Where to Find Centaurea nervosa

Centaurea nervosa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Centaurea nervosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea nervosa?

Centaurea nervosa

What is the common name of Centaurea nervosa?

Nerve Daisy

What type of plant is Centaurea nervosa?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea nervosa?

Grassy places, roadsides, and disturbed areas

What is the flowering season of Centaurea nervosa?

Summer

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