Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 19: 314 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074661
Common Names
- Thirke's Centaurea
- Thirke Centaurea
- Thirke's Star-thistle
Synonyms
- Cyanus thirkei (Sch.Bip.) Holub [unknown]
- Centaurea napulifera thirkei (Sch.Bip.) Dostál [unknown]
- Centaurea napulifera thirkei (Sch.Bip.) Stoj. & Acht. [unknown]
Description
Centaurea thirkei (also called Thirke's star thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a thick, woody stem and its leaves are linear and covered in white hairs. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea thirkei is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea thirkei is a yellow daisy-like head, with many florets. The seeds are small, light brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea thirkei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently to avoid root rot.
Where to Find Centaurea thirkei
Centaurea thirkei can be found in the United States and Canada.
Centaurea thirkei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea thirkei?
Centaurea thirkei
What is the common name of Centaurea thirkei?
Thirke's Centaurea
Where is Centaurea thirkei native to?
Eastern Mediterranean
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,