Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
omphalodes
ID:
69158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss. & Durieu

Source:
gcc

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 4: 397, nomen (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068487

Common Names

  • Centaurea omphalodes
  • Navelwort
  • Button Centaury

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Description

Centaurea omphalodes (also called Navel-leaved Cornflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with purple flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea omphalodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It also has medicinal properties, such as being used to treat fever and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea omphalodes is a white-yellow color, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin, with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea omphalodes is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is also drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Once established, it needs little maintenance.

Where to Find Centaurea omphalodes

Centaurea omphalodes is native to Europe and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is commonly found in the countries of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Centaurea omphalodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea omphalodes?

Centaurea omphalodes

What is the common name of Centaurea omphalodes?

Omphalodes Centaurea

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea omphalodes?

It is native to dry, rocky slopes in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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-25337: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Michel Charles Durieu de Maisonneuve (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durieu' in the authors string.