Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentadactyli
ID:
88355

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brullo, Scelsi & Spamp.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Vegetaz. Aspromonte 47 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087684

Common Names

  • Centaurea Star Thistle
  • Star Thistle
  • Pentadactyl Thistle

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Description

Centaurea pentadactyli (also called 'Five-fingered knapweed', among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils, and in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea pentadactyli is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea pentadactyli has small yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea pentadactyli is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea pentadactyli

Centaurea pentadactyli is native to Europe and can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea pentadactyli FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea pentadactyli?

Centaurea pentadactyli

What type of plant is Centaurea pentadactyli?

Centaurea pentadactyli is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea pentadactyli?

Centaurea pentadactyli is native to the Mediterranean region

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-44034: Based on the initial data import
Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.
Fabrizio Scelsi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scelsi' in the authors string.
Giovanni Spampinato (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spamp.' in the authors string.