Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 584 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074775
Common Names
- Centaurea Polyclada
- Polyclada Cornflower
- Polyclada Knapweed
Synonyms
- Centaurea arenaria d'Urv. [unknown]
- Centaurea polyclada polyclada [unknown]
- Acosta polyclada (DC.) Holub [unknown]
- Centaurea polyclada subciliata DC. [unknown]
- Centaurea paniculata arenaria (M.Bieb.) Arènes [unknown]
Description
Centaurea polyclada (also called Many-flowered Star-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in dry, rocky areas, such as grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea polyclada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea polyclada has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea polyclada is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from cuttings. The cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is best to prune the plant in late summer to promote new growth.
Where to Find Centaurea polyclada
Centaurea polyclada is native to the Mediterranean region.
Centaurea polyclada FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea polyclada?
Centaurea polyclada
What is the common name of Centaurea polyclada?
Many-headed Knapweed
What are the uses of Centaurea polyclada?
It is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.
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,