Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphaerocephala
ID:
3258

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 916 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002587

Common Names

  • Sphaerocephalic Centaurea
  • Sphaerocephalic Knapweed
  • Sphaerocephalic Starthistle

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea sphaerocephala sphaerocephala [unknown]
  • Centaurea sphaerocephala oligocentra Maire [unknown]
  • Centaurea sphaerocephala fontanesii (Durieu) Batt. [unknown]
  • Centaurea sphaerocephala transiens Faure & Maire [unknown]

Description

Centaurea sphaerocephala (also called Round-headed Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary flower heads with pinkish-purple disc florets and white ray florets. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea sphaerocephala is a flowering plant native to Europe. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea sphaerocephala sub. polyacantha (Willd.) Dostál
Centaurea sphaerocephala sub. malacitana (Boiss.) Dostál
Centaurea sphaerocephala sub. sphaerocephala
Centaurea sphaerocephala sub. lusitanica (Boiss. & Reut.) Nyman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea sphaerocephala has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea sphaerocephala is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Centaurea sphaerocephala

Centaurea sphaerocephala is native to the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea sphaerocephala FAQ

What type of plant is Centaurea sphaerocephala?

Centaurea sphaerocephala is a flowering plant in the aster family.

Where is Centaurea sphaerocephala found?

Centaurea sphaerocephala is found in the western United States and Canada.

What is the scientific classification of Centaurea sphaerocephala?

Centaurea sphaerocephala is a member of the Asteraceae family and the genus Centaurea.

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