Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simplicaulis
ID:
26441

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Huet

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025770

Common Names

  • Centaurea
  • Simplicaulis
  • Knapweed

Searching for Centaurea simplicaulis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Centaurea simplicaulis (also called Centaurea simplicaulis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils and is characterized by its small, pink-purple flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea simplicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for livestock, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea simplicaulis has bright yellow flowers with a single row of petals, and small, light brown seeds. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, light green leaves.

Searching for Centaurea simplicaulis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea simplicaulis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in containers, rock gardens, or as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost.

Where to Find Centaurea simplicaulis

Centaurea simplicaulis is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in France, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Centaurea simplicaulis FAQ

What is the common name of Centaurea simplicaulis?

Simple-stemmed Knapweed

What is the native range of Centaurea simplicaulis?

Europe

What type of plant is Centaurea simplicaulis?

Herb

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-124896: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.