Status:
valid
Authors:
Velen.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Königl. Böhm. Ges. Wiss. 1: 51. 1890 ; et in Fl. Bulg. (1891) 310
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082957
Common Names
- Centaurea Orbelica
- Orbelica Centaurea
- Centaurea
Description
Centaurea orbelica (also called Orbel thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m in height. It has small, white, daisy-like flowers and spiny leaves. It is native to Europe, and is found in dry, disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea orbelica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea orbelica is a small, yellow-green flower with a single pistil. The seed is a small, black nut with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea orbelica is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by division or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Centaurea orbelica
Centaurea orbelica is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Centaurea orbelica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea orbelica?
Centaurea orbelica
What type of plant is Centaurea orbelica?
Herb
Where is Centaurea orbelica found?
Turkey
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,