Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spruneri
ID:
27295

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
132 1846

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026624

Common Names

  • Centaurea spruneri
  • Spruner's Star-thistle
  • Spruner's Centaurea

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Description

Centaurea spruneri (also called Spruner's star thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has bright yellow flower heads with spiny bracts and deeply lobed basal leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea spruneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea spruneri sub. guicciardii (Boiss.) Hayek

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea spruneri has small, bright yellow flowers with a black center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea spruneri is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Centaurea spruneri

Centaurea spruneri is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Italy, France, and Spain.

Centaurea spruneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea spruneri?

Centaurea spruneri

What is the common name of Centaurea spruneri?

Spruneri's Centaurea

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea spruneri?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

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-125730: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.