Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vallesiaca
ID:
29090

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Pugill. Pl. Nov. 111. 1852

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028419

Common Names

  • Vallesiaca Centaurea
  • Vallesiaca Knapweed
  • Vallesiaca Star-thistle

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea paniculata valesiaca DC. [unknown]
  • Centaurea paniculata valesiaca Nyman [unknown]
  • Acosta vallesiaca (DC.) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea maculosa valesiaca (DC.) H.P.Fuchs [unknown]

Description

Centaurea vallesiaca (also called Vallesian Cornflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, pink flowers that appear in the summer and deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea vallesiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea vallesiaca has small, pinkish-purple flowers that are clustered together in a flat-topped inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and have a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea vallesiaca is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Centaurea vallesiaca

Centaurea vallesiaca is native to the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea vallesiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea vallesiaca?

Centaurea vallesiaca

What is the common name of Centaurea vallesiaca?

Vallesian Centaurea

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea vallesiaca?

Centaurea vallesiaca is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and open woodland.

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