Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulvinata
ID:
92798

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blanca) Blanca

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Lazaroa 6: 173 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092127

Common Names

  • Pulvinata Centaurea
  • Pincushion Centaurea
  • Centaurea Pulvinata

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea sagredoi pulvinata Blanca [unknown]

Description

Centaurea pulvinata (also called Velvet Centaurea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a clumping habit and can reach up to 1 m in height. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea pulvinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea pulvinata is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are yellowish-green and have a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea pulvinata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is a slow process. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in early summer.

Where to Find Centaurea pulvinata

Centaurea pulvinata is native to Europe and is found in the dry grasslands of Spain, France, and Italy.

Centaurea pulvinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea pulvinata?

Centaurea pulvinata

What is the family of Centaurea pulvinata?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Centaurea pulvinata?

Cushion Centaury

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-48379: Based on the initial data import
Gabriel Blanca (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blanca' in the authors string.