Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ochrocephala
ID:
62729

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 139b: 389 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062058

Common Names

  • Ochrocephala
  • Centaurea
  • Yellow Star-Thistle

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Description

Centaurea ochrocephala (also called Yellow Star-Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open habitats. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea ochrocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is often planted in rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea ochrocephala is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings are light green and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea ochrocephala is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It should be planted in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be pruned back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Centaurea ochrocephala

Centaurea ochrocephala is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and open areas.

Centaurea ochrocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea ochrocephala?

Centaurea ochrocephala

What is the common name of Centaurea ochrocephala?

Yellow-headed Knapweed

What is the family of Centaurea ochrocephala?

Asteraceae

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-19067: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.