Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pectinata
ID:
131986

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 2: 1287 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131315

Common Names

  • Pectinate Centaurea
  • Pectinate Knapweed
  • Pectinate Starthistle

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea pectinata pectinata [unknown]

Description

Centaurea pectinata (also called Pectinate Cornflower, among many other common names) is a small annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has pinnately lobed leaves and pink flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea pectinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea pectinata sub. acutifolia (Jord.) Dostál
Centaurea pectinata sub. pectinata
Centaurea pectinata sub. supina (Jord.) Dostál

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea pectinata has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are short and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea pectinata is a perennial herb native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Centaurea pectinata

Centaurea pectinata can be found in the Caucasus, Iran, and Turkey.

Centaurea pectinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea pectinata?

Centaurea pectinata

What is the common name of Centaurea pectinata?

Pectinate Star-thistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea pectinata?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in 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,

References