Status:
valid
Authors:
Loscos & J.Pardo
Source:
gcc
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Ser. Inconf. Pl. Aragon. : 58 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030389
Common Names
- Podospermifolia Centaurea
- Centaurea podospermifolia
- Podospermifolia Centaurea
Synonyms
- Centaurea cuneifolia Orphan. ex Boiss. [unknown]
- Centaurea dertosensis Costa [unknown]
- Centaurea lagascana podospermifolia (Loscos & J.Pardo) Dostál [unknown]
- Colymbada podospermifolia (Loscos & J.Pardo) Holub [unknown]
- Centaurea stoebe cuneifolia (Sm.) Stoj. & Acht. [unknown]
Description
Centaurea podospermifolia (also called Slender Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has pink flower heads and lance-shaped leaves. Native to Europe, it is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea podospermifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Centaurea cuneifolia sub. cuneifolia
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea podospermifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea podospermifolia is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is relatively low maintenance. Propagation by seed is best done in the spring. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The clumps of plants should be divided and replanted in the same soil.
Where to Find Centaurea podospermifolia
Centaurea podospermifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Centaurea podospermifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea podospermifolia?
Centaurea podospermifolia
What is the common name of Centaurea podospermifolia?
Slender Knapweed
Where is Centaurea podospermifolia found?
Centaurea podospermifolia is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of 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,