Status:
valid
Authors:
Hub.-Mor.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Bauhinia 6(2): 285 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118651
Common Names
- Nydegger's Star Thistle
- Centaurea Nydeggeri
- Nydegger's Centaurea
Description
Centaurea nydeggeri (also called Nydegger's Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has narrow, linear leaves and pink flowers. It is found in dry, sandy soils and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea nydeggeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract bees and butterflies. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea nydeggeri is white and has a diameter of 2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single round leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea nydeggeri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a cool climate and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by seed or division and can be grown from cuttings. It can be propagated by seed in spring or autumn and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Centaurea nydeggeri
Centaurea nydeggeri is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas such as hillsides and cliffs. It is commonly found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Centaurea nydeggeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea nydeggeri?
Centaurea nydeggeri
What is the common name of Centaurea nydeggeri?
Nydegger's Knapweed
Where is Centaurea nydeggeri found?
Centaurea nydeggeri is found 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,