Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lydia
ID:
19555

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 4: 20 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018884

Common Names

  • Lydia Centaurea
  • Centaurea lydia
  • Lydia Starthistle

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea meissneri Friv. ex Gugler [unknown]

Description

Centaurea lydia (also called 'Lydia Cornflower', among many other common names) is an erect, annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea lydia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea lydia is a small, purple flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea lydia is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a fast-growing plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers, but it needs to be protected from frost. It is also drought-tolerant and can be grown in areas with low rainfall.

Where to Find Centaurea lydia

Centaurea lydia is native to Turkey and can be found in the Anatolian Plateau.

Centaurea lydia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea lydia?

Centaurea lydia

What is the family of Centaurea lydia?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Centaurea lydia?

Lydia Cornflower

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