Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ossaea
ID:
81971

Status:
valid

Authors:
Halácsy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier vi. 591.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081300

Common Names

  • Centaurea ossaea
  • Ossaea Knapweed
  • Ossaea Centaury

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea attica ossaea (Halácsy) Dostál [unknown]

Description

Centaurea ossaea (also called Field Cornflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb with bright blue flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea ossaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea ossaea has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and are covered in small hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea ossaea is a low-growing, annual herb that grows to a height of 10 to 15 cm. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Centaurea ossaea

Centaurea ossaea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny habitats such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Centaurea ossaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea ossaea?

Centaurea ossaea

What is the common name of Centaurea ossaea?

Ossaea Star Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea ossaea?

Grassy areas, roadsides, and disturbed sites

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-37850: Based on the initial data import
Eugen von Halácsy (1842-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halácsy' in the authors string.