Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichocephala
ID:
71784

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb. ex Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 2286 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071113

Common Names

  • Trichocarpa Knapweed
  • Centaurea trichocephala
  • Woolly-headed Knapweed

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Synonyms

  • Jacea trichocephala (M.Bieb.) Soják [unknown]
  • Centaurea trichocephala trichocephala [unknown]
  • Centaurea hyssopifolia Georgi [unknown]
  • Centaurea pectinata auct.ross. ex Boiss. [deprecated]
  • Centaurea austriaca C.A.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea trichocephala (also called woolly thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves with purple flowers and can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea trichocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea trichocephala is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea trichocephala is a perennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of the clumps can also be done in early spring.

Where to Find Centaurea trichocephala

Centaurea trichocephala is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Centaurea trichocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea trichocephala?

Centaurea trichocephala

What is the common name of Centaurea trichocephala?

Woollyhead Knapweed

What is the family of Centaurea trichocephala?

Asteraceae

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-27898: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.