Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
princeps
ID:
63332

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 6: 111 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062661

Common Names

  • Prince's Feather
  • Prince's Plume
  • Centaurea

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea alba princeps (Boiss. & Heldr.) Gugler [unknown]

Description

Centaurea princeps (also called Prince's feather, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has pink flowers with a diameter of 1–2 cm and is usually found in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea princeps is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea princeps is yellow with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea princeps is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in early spring and replant in the desired location. To propagate by seed, sow in the spring in a sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Centaurea princeps

Centaurea princeps is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in countries such as Germany, France, and the UK.

Centaurea princeps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea princeps?

Centaurea princeps

What type of plant is Centaurea princeps?

Centaurea princeps is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.

Where does Centaurea princeps grow?

Centaurea princeps is native to Europe and western 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-19658: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.