Status:
valid
Authors:
Hausskn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Eur. Suppl. 2(1): 186. 1889 [1-15 Dec 1889] ; et in Mitth. Thur. Bot. Ver.N. Folge vii. (1895) 44.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114647
Common Names
- Tymphaean Star-thistle
- Tymphaean Centaurea
- Tymphaean Knapweed
Description
Centaurea tymphaea (also called Tympha Centaury, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves with white flower heads. It is native to Europe, and is found in a variety of habitats, from grasslands to meadows and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea tymphaea 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, headaches, and stomachaches.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Centaurea tymphaea sub. brevispina (Hausskn.) Dostál
Centaurea tymphaea sub. tymphaea
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea tymphaea has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea tymphaea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. Division should be done in early spring and the divided plants should be planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Centaurea tymphaea
Centaurea tymphaea can be found in the western United States, particularly in California, Nevada, and Oregon.
Centaurea tymphaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea tymphaea?
Centaurea tymphaea
What is the common name of Centaurea tymphaea?
Tymphaean knapweed
What type of plant is Centaurea tymphaea?
Herb
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,