Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
noguerensis
ID:
2239

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mateo

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Flora Montiber. 33: 78 (-79; fig.) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001568

Common Names

  • Noguerensis Centaurea
  • Noguerensis Knapweed
  • Noguerensis Starthistle

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Description

Centaurea noguerensis (also called Noguera's knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves with toothed margins. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea noguerensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea noguerensis is purple and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea noguerensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed in autumn. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Centaurea noguerensis

Centaurea noguerensis is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Centaurea noguerensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea noguerensis?

Centaurea noguerensis

What is the common name of Centaurea noguerensis?

Noguer's knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea noguerensis?

Centaurea noguerensis is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes 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,