Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triniifolia
ID:
1121

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heuff.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 8: 27 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000450

Common Names

  • Centaurea Triniifolia
  • Triniifolia Centaurea
  • Triniifolia Starthistle

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Synonyms

  • Acosta triniifolia (Heuff.) Soják [unknown]

Description

Centaurea triniifolia (also called Three-Leaved Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem with a terminal inflorescence and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea triniifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea triniifolia is a purple, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea triniifolia is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Centaurea triniifolia

Centaurea triniifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Centaurea triniifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea triniifolia?

Centaurea triniifolia

What is the common name of Centaurea triniifolia?

Trinitarian Starthistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea triniifolia?

Centaurea triniifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

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-100425: Based on the initial data import
János Heuffel (1800-1857): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heuff.' in the authors string.