Status:
valid
Authors:
Wagenitz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 2: 464 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119421
Common Names
- Odysseus Centaurea
- Odysseus Knapweed
- Centaurea
Description
Centaurea odyssei (also called Odysseus' Cornflower, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Greece. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a flower head. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea odyssei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea odyssei is a yellow-orange thistle with a long stem and a single head. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea odyssei is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in spring and keep the soil moist until germination. For division, divide the plant in early spring or fall. When propagating by cuttings, take cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in moist soil.
Where to Find Centaurea odyssei
Centaurea odyssei can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Centaurea odyssei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea odyssei?
Centaurea odyssei
What is the family of Centaurea odyssei?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Centaurea odyssei?
Odysseus thistle
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,