Status:
valid
Authors:
Janka ex Gugler
Source:
gcc
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Centaur. Ungar. 201 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082025
Common Names
- Thracian Cornflower
- Centaurea thracica
- Thracian Knapweed
Synonyms
- Centaurea monacantha Boiss. [unknown]
- Serratula thracica Janka [unknown]
- Centaurea tubiformis Halácsy ex Hayek [unknown]
- Microlophus thracicus (Janka) Soják [unknown]
- Centaurea thracica (Janka) Hayek [unknown]
Description
Centaurea thracica (also called Balkan knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant species in the family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. It is native to southeastern Europe and grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea thracica is a flowering plant that is used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is also used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea thracica has white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centres. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea thracica can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be pruned back after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms.
Where to Find Centaurea thracica
Centaurea thracica is found in the Balkan Peninsula, including Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, and Serbia.
Centaurea thracica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea thracica?
Centaurea thracica
What are the common names of Centaurea thracica?
Thracian knapweed, Thrace knapweed
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea thracica?
It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and is found in open, sunny areas
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,