Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxylepis
ID:
7679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayek

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Akad. Wien, Math. Nat. lxx. 718. 1901

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007008

Common Names

  • Centaurea oxylepis
  • Oxylepis Centaurea
  • Centaurea

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea jacea oxylepis (Wimm. & Grab.) Hayek [unknown]
  • Jacea oxylepis (Wimm. & Grab.) Soják [unknown]
  • Centaurea macroptilon oxylepis (Wimm. & Grab.) Soó [unknown]
  • Jacea macroptilon oxylepis (Wimm. & Grab.) Dostál [unknown]

Description

Centaurea oxylepis (also called Sharp-Leaved Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with pink and purple flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and parts of Asia, and is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and in cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea oxylepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea oxylepis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea oxylepis can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Place the pot in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate within 10-14 days.

Where to Find Centaurea oxylepis

Centaurea oxylepis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in sandy areas.

Centaurea oxylepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea oxylepis?

Centaurea oxylepis

What is the common name of Centaurea oxylepis?

Sharp-winged knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea oxylepis?

Grassy meadows and pastures

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