Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 43: 145 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126299
Common Names
- Xylobasis Centaurea
- Woodland Centaurea
- Woodland Star-thistle
Description
Centaurea xylobasis (also called Woodland Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Asteraceae family. It has white ray florets and yellow disc florets, and is native to Europe. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea xylobasis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea xylobasis is yellow and has a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea xylobasis is a perennial plant that is propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Centaurea xylobasis
Centaurea xylobasis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in this region.
Centaurea xylobasis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea xylobasis?
Centaurea xylobasis
What is the common name of Centaurea xylobasis?
Woodland Knapweed
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea xylobasis?
Grasslands and open woodlands in Europe and Asia
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,