Status:
valid
Authors:
Phitos & T.Georgiadis
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Biol. Ecol. Medit. 4(1): 2. 1978 [1977 publ. 1978]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137237
Common Names
- Centaurea paxorum
- Pax's Star-thistle
- Pax's Centaurea
Description
Centaurea paxorum (also called purple star thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial or short-lived perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has spiny, grey-green leaves and purple star-shaped flowers. It grows in dry, well-drained soils in grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea paxorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties and is used to treat skin infections, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea paxorum has white flowers with a diameter of about 3 cm. The seeds are small, black and smooth. The seedlings are thin and have a green stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea paxorum is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be sown directly in the garden. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and should be kept moist. It can also be propagated by division.
Where to Find Centaurea paxorum
Centaurea paxorum is native to Europe and can be found in dry, open areas.
Centaurea paxorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea paxorum?
Centaurea paxorum
What is the common name of Centaurea paxorum?
Peace Thistle
What is the origin of Centaurea paxorum?
Europe
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,