Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 10: 120 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127584
Common Names
- Pamphylic Centaurea
- Woolly Centaurea
- Woolly Knapweed
Description
Centaurea pamphylica (also called pamphylic star-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to California. It has yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is found in grasslands, chaparral, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea pamphylica is used as a source of food, as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Centaurea pamphylica are white and daisy-like, with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea pamphylica is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best planted in the spring or fall. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-prepared seed bed. Water regularly and keep the soil moist until the seedlings are established.
Where to Find Centaurea pamphylica
Centaurea pamphylica is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.
Centaurea pamphylica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea pamphylica?
Centaurea pamphylica
What is the common name of Centaurea pamphylica?
Pamphylic knapweed
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea pamphylica?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,