Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vesceritensis
ID:
68273

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 3: 76 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067602

Common Names

  • Centaurea vesceritensis
  • Vesceritensis Cornflower
  • Vesceritensis Knapweed

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea olivieri Pomel [unknown]

Description

Centaurea vesceritensis (also called 'Vescera's knapweed', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has purple flowers and gray-green leaves. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea vesceritensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea vesceritensis is a white, star-shaped floret, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, brown and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea vesceritensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Centaurea vesceritensis

Centaurea vesceritensis can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea vesceritensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea vesceritensis?

Centaurea vesceritensis

What is the common name of Centaurea vesceritensis?

Vescerit's Star-thistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea vesceritensis?

Grassy slopes, rocky outcrops, 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,