Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 9: 19 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027844
Common Names
- Coleocoma Centaurea
- Centaury Coleocoma
- Centaury Sunflower
Description
Coleocoma centaurea (also called Centaurea Coleocoma, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Coleocoma centaurea is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coleocoma centaurea is a yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coleocoma centaurea is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Coleocoma centaurea
Coleocoma centaurea is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal east to Turkey and north to Germany.
Coleocoma centaurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coleocoma centaurea?
Coleocoma centaurea
What is the common name of Coleocoma centaurea?
Centaurea Coleocoma
What is the habitat of Coleocoma centaurea?
It is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides
Species in the Coleocoma genus
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,