Status:
valid
Authors:
Sibth. & Sm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
Prod. Fl. Graec. ii. 205. t, 916.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023588
Common Names
- Centaurea rutifolia
- Rutifolia Knapweed
- Rutifolia Centaurea
Description
Centaurea rutifolia (also called 'Rutted Cornflower', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe and Asia. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are small and oval-shaped, and its flowers are pink and thistle-like.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea rutifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea rutifolia is a bright pink-purple color. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with ovate-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea rutifolia is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year.
Where to Find Centaurea rutifolia
Centaurea rutifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Algeria, France, Italy, Morocco, and Spain.
Centaurea rutifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea rutifolia?
Centaurea rutifolia
What is the common name of Centaurea rutifolia?
Rough Cinquefoil
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea rutifolia?
Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrubland
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,