Status:
valid
Authors:
Besser
Source:
gcc
Year:
1822
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. : 35 (1822)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119210
Common Names
- Stereophylla Centaurea
- Centaurea Stereophylla
- Centaurea Stereophyllum
Synonyms
- Centaurea stereophylla stereophylla [unknown]
- Centaurea auriculata Spreng. [unknown]
- Colymbada stereophylla (Besser) Holub [unknown]
- Centaurea astrachanica Spreng. [unknown]
Description
Centaurea stereophylla (also called 'Stiff Star-thistle', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea stereophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea stereophylla is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea stereophylla is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 7-14 days. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or early summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Centaurea stereophylla
Centaurea stereophylla is native to Turkey and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Centaurea stereophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea stereophylla?
Centaurea stereophylla
What is the common name of Centaurea stereophylla?
Stereophyllous Centaurea
What is the habitat of Centaurea stereophylla?
It is found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands
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,