Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 6: 584. 1838 [1837 publ. early Jan 1838]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090928
Common Names
- Centaurea tenuiflora
- Slender-Flowered Knapweed
- Thin-Flowered Knapweed
Description
Centaurea tenuiflora (also called Slender-Flowered Knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has pink or purple flowers and deeply lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea tenuiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea tenuiflora is a yellow disc floret surrounded by white ray florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea tenuiflora is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Centaurea tenuiflora
Centaurea tenuiflora is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes. It can also be found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.
Centaurea tenuiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea tenuiflora?
Centaurea tenuiflora
What is the common name of Centaurea tenuiflora?
Slender-flowered knapweed
Where is Centaurea tenuiflora found?
Centaurea tenuiflora is found in the mountains of Spain
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,