Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reichenbachii
ID:
135932

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 583 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135261

Common Names

  • Reichenbach's Centaurea
  • Reichenbach's Star-thistle
  • Reichenbach's Knapweed

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea arenaria Rchb. [unknown]
  • Acosta calvescens (Pančić) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea reichenbachioides Hayek [unknown]
  • Acosta reichenbachioides (Hayek) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea calvescens Pančić [unknown]
  • Centaurea stoebe calvescens (Pančić) Hayek [unknown]
  • Centaurea reichenbachioides Schur [unknown]

Description

Centaurea reichenbachii (also called Reichenbach's Centaurea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, often on hillsides and slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea reichenbachii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea reichenbachii is a small, white, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea reichenbachii is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and conditions. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. Division of the clumps can also be done in early spring.

Where to Find Centaurea reichenbachii

Centaurea reichenbachii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.

Centaurea reichenbachii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea reichenbachii?

Centaurea reichenbachii

What is the common name of Centaurea reichenbachii?

Reichenbachii

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea reichenbachii?

It is found in temperate regions of Europe and 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