Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudospinulosa
ID:
22027

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borbás

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021356

Common Names

  • Centaurea pseudospinulosa
  • False-spined Knapweed
  • False-spined Centaurea

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Description

Centaurea pseudospinulosa (also called False-spiny Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in dry, sunny places, such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea pseudospinulosa is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to attract pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea pseudospinulosa is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea pseudospinulosa is a perennial herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in early summer or late spring and should be planted in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Centaurea pseudospinulosa

Centaurea pseudospinulosa is native to the Iberian Peninsula and can be found in dry, grassy areas.

Centaurea pseudospinulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea pseudospinulosa?

Centaurea pseudospinulosa

What is the common name of Centaurea pseudospinulosa?

False Spinulose Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea pseudospinulosa?

It is native to South Africa, and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.

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