Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
toletana
ID:
19603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Nov. Hisp. : 18 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018932

Common Names

  • Toletana Centaurea
  • Centaurea Toletana
  • Toletana Knapweed

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea toletana toletana [unknown]
  • Colymbada toletana toletana [unknown]
  • Centaurea toletana toletana [unknown]
  • Centaurea argecillensis Gredilla [unknown]
  • Colymbada argecillensis (Gredilla) Holub [unknown]
  • Colymbada toletana argecillensis (Gredilla) Fern.Casas & Susanna [unknown]
  • Colymbada toletana (Boiss. & Reut.) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea toletana argecillensis (Gredilla) Fern.Casas & Susanna [unknown]

Description

Centaurea toletana (also called Toletano thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Iberian Peninsula. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a capitulum of yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea toletana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea toletana var. tendudaica Rivas Goday

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea toletana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 to 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea toletana is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the tray in a warm, sunny location. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and divide the root ball into several sections. Replant the sections in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Centaurea toletana

Centaurea toletana is found in the Iberian Peninsula, including Spain and Portugal.

Centaurea toletana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea toletana?

Centaurea toletana

What are the common names of Centaurea toletana?

Toledo star-thistle, Spanish star-thistle

Where does Centaurea toletana grow?

Centaurea toletana is native to Spain and Portugal

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-118303: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.