Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sicula
ID:
120233

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 918 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119562

Common Names

  • Centaurea sicula
  • Sicula Centaurea
  • Sicula

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Synonyms

  • Seridia sicula Sweet [unknown]
  • Centaurea nicaeensis nicaeensis [unknown]
  • Centaurea kroumirensis Coss. ex Batt. & Trab. [unknown]
  • Colymbada sicula Hill [unknown]
  • Calcitrapa sicula (L.) Soják [unknown]
  • Centaurea nicaeensis walliana Maire [unknown]

Description

Centaurea sicula (also called Sicilian Star Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea sicula is a perennial plant native to Europe. It is used in ornamental landscaping, and its leaves can be used as a salad green.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea sicula sub. kroumirensis (Coss.) Dobignard

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea sicula is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea sicula is a perennial plant that is native to Sicily. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Centaurea sicula

Centaurea sicula is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Centaurea sicula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea sicula?

Centaurea sicula

What is the common name of Centaurea sicula?

Centaurea

What is the family of Centaurea sicula?

Asteraceae

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