Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 2320 (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017633
Common Names
- Ornate Centaurea
- Centaurea
- Ornata Centaurea
Description
Centaurea ornata (also called Ornate Cornflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 1m and has lance-shaped leaves and small, pink flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea ornata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and can be used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Centaurea ornata sub. ornata
Centaurea ornata sub. interrupta (Hoffmanns. & Link) Franco
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea ornata is a bright yellow daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea ornata is a perennial plant that is easily propagated from seed. The seed should be sown in spring in a sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned to about 10 inches apart when they are large enough to handle. The plants can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Centaurea ornata
Centaurea ornata is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky, and sandy habitats.
Centaurea ornata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea ornata?
Centaurea ornata
What type of plant is Centaurea ornata?
Perennial herb
Where is Centaurea ornata native to?
Central Asia
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,