Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
semiusta
ID:
60883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Juz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 14: 43 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060212

Common Names

  • Centaurea Semiusta
  • Half-burnt Knapweed
  • Half-burnt Star-thistle

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea sterilis semijusta (Juz.) Dostál [unknown]

Description

Centaurea semiusta (also called Half-bristled Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and western Asia. It has a branched stem, and its leaves are pinnate with toothed margins. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as meadows, pastures and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea semiusta is an annual plant native to Central and South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea semiusta has bright yellow flowers that are clustered in heads. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea semiusta is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Centaurea semiusta

Centaurea semiusta is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils. It is also found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Central Asia.

Centaurea semiusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea semiusta?

Centaurea semiusta

What is the common name of Centaurea semiusta?

Dwarf Knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea semiusta?

It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in dry grassland and scrub at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

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,

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