Status:
valid
Authors:
Pomel
Source:
gcc
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl. : 29 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079900
Common Names
- Prickly Star Thistle
- Star Thistle
- Blue Star Thistle
Description
Centaurea pungens (also called star thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single erect stem with purple flowers and spiny leaves. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea pungens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover. It is drought tolerant and has a low water requirement.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Centaurea pungens sub. pungens
Centaurea pungens sub. austromaroccana Förther & Podlech
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea pungens has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea pungens is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer. It can be pruned to keep it looking neat and tidy.
Where to Find Centaurea pungens
Centaurea pungens can be found in the western United States, primarily in California.
Centaurea pungens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea pungens?
Centaurea pungens
What is the common name of Centaurea pungens?
Prickly Cornflower
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea pungens?
Grassy places, roadsides, and waste places
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,