Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 910 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023705
Common Names
- Centaurea phrygia
- Phrygian Star-Thistle
- Star Thistle
Synonyms
- Jacea phrygia phrygia [unknown]
- Centaurea phrygia austriaca (Willd.) Gugler [unknown]
Description
Centaurea phrygia (also called Phrygian Star-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sunny and dry habitats, such as grasslands, rocky slopes, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea phrygia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Centaurea phrygia sub. pseudophrygia (C.A.Mey.) Gugler
Centaurea phrygia sub. salicifolia (M.Bieb. ex Willd.) Mikheev
Centaurea phrygia sub. rarauensis (Prodan) Dostál
Centaurea phrygia sub. stenolepis (A.Kern.) Gugler
Centaurea phrygia sub. melanocalathia (Borbás) Dostál
Centaurea phrygia sub. bosniaca (Murb.) Hayek
Centaurea phrygia sub. indurata (Janka) Stoj. & Acht.
Centaurea phrygia sub. abbreviata (K.Koch) Dostál
Centaurea phrygia sub. moesiaca Hayek
Centaurea phrygia sub. ratezatensis (Prodan) Dostál
Centaurea phrygia sub. carpatica (Porcius) Dostál
Centaurea phrygia sub. abnormis (Czerep.) Greuter
Centaurea phrygia sub. alutacea (Dobrocz.) Greuter
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea phrygia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea phrygia is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process and may take up to two years for the plants to reach maturity.
Where to Find Centaurea phrygia
Centaurea phrygia can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Centaurea phrygia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea phrygia?
Centaurea phrygia
What is the common name of Centaurea phrygia?
Phrygian knapweed
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea phrygia?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites
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,