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valid
Authors:
Schur
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
Sert. Transs. 35.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004547
Common Names
- Centaurea Pinnatifida
- Pinnatifid Star-thistle
- Pinnatifid Cornflower
Description
Centaurea pinnatifida (also called 'Pinnate Knapweed', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central Asia and the Mediterranean. It has a deep taproot and grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are pink or purple. It grows in dry grasslands, steppes, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea pinnatifida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used to create a low-maintenance ground cover. It is also known to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Centaurea pinnatifida sub. pinnatifida
Centaurea pinnatifida sub. sooana (Borhidi) Soó
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea pinnatifida has small yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea pinnatifida is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Centaurea pinnatifida
Centaurea pinnatifida can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Centaurea pinnatifida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea pinnatifida?
Centaurea pinnatifida
What is the common name of Centaurea pinnatifida?
Pinnate Cornflower
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea pinnatifida?
Centaurea pinnatifida 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,