Status:
valid
Authors:
Wagenitz, F.H.Hellw. & Parolly
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 36(1): 424 (-429; figs. 1-3) (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008965
Common Names
- Ulrichiorum Centaurea
- Centaurea Ulrichiorum
- Ulrichiorum
Description
Centaurea ulrichiorum (also called Ulrich's star thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests. Its leaves are oblong and its flowers are pink.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea ulrichiorum is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea ulrichiorum has small, white flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have two pairs of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea ulrichiorum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the clumps should be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Centaurea ulrichiorum
Centaurea ulrichiorum is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
Centaurea ulrichiorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea ulrichiorum?
Centaurea ulrichiorum
What is the common name of Centaurea ulrichiorum?
Ulrich's Centaurea
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea ulrichiorum?
It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in the western United States and Canada.
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,