Status:
valid
Authors:
Halácsy ex Hayek
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 30(2): 781 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121702
Common Names
- Cotton Thistle
- Ptarmic Thistle
- Woolly Thistle
Synonyms
- Centaurea deustiformis ptarmicifolia (Halácsy ex Hayek) Dostál [unknown]
- Centaurea epirotica (Bald.) Halácsy [unknown]
- Centaurea deusta epirotica Bald. [unknown]
Description
Centaurea ptarmicifolia (also called White-Flowered Knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea ptarmicifolia is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It is often used as a ground cover, as it has a low-growing, spreading habit. The leaves can be used in salads, and the flowers can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea ptarmicifolia is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have narrow, gray-green leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea ptarmicifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Cuttings can be taken in summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny position.
Where to Find Centaurea ptarmicifolia
Centaurea ptarmicifolia can be found in the eastern Mediterranean region, including Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus.
Centaurea ptarmicifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea ptarmicifolia?
Centaurea ptarmicifolia
What type of plant is Centaurea ptarmicifolia?
A perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea ptarmicifolia?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,