Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saccensis
ID:
26210

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raimondo, Bancheva & Ilardi

Source:
gcc

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Bocconea 17: 293 (-298; figs. 1-2, map (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025539

Common Names

  • Centaurea saccensis
  • Saccensis Centaurea
  • Centaurea

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Description

Centaurea saccensis (also called Saccent centaury, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry meadows, rocky slopes and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea saccensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, skin diseases, and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea saccensis has small, purple flowers with five petals and a central yellow disc. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small, with two small, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea saccensis is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Centaurea saccensis

Centaurea saccensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey, at altitudes of 1,000-2,000 m.

Centaurea saccensis FAQ

What are the common uses of Centaurea saccensis?

Centaurea saccensis is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

What is the optimal temperature for Centaurea saccensis?

Centaurea saccensis prefers temperatures between 10-25 degrees Celsius.

What is the ideal soil type for Centaurea saccensis?

Centaurea saccensis prefers well-draining, sandy soils with a pH of 6-7.

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

Vincenzo Ilardi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ilardi' in the authors string.
Francesco Maria Raimondo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raimondo' in the authors string.
Svetlana T. Bancheva (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bancheva' in the authors string.