Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
theryi
ID:
90682

Status:
valid

Authors:
Emb. & Maire

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Pl. Marocc. Nov. (Arch. Sc. Marocc.), Fasc. II

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090011

Common Names

  • Centaurea theryi
  • Thery's Star-thistle
  • Thery's Knapweed

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Description

Centaurea theryi (also called Thery's Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grassland, scrubland and rocky places.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea theryi is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea theryi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea theryi is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will need supplemental watering during prolonged dry spells. It is tolerant of light frosts.

Where to Find Centaurea theryi

Centaurea theryi can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Centaurea theryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea theryi?

Centaurea theryi

What type of plant is Centaurea theryi?

Centaurea theryi is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Where does Centaurea theryi grow?

Centaurea theryi is native to the Mediterranean region.

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-46307: Based on the initial data import
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Louis Emberger (1897-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Emb.' in the authors string.