Centaurea deusta
Also known as: Centaurea alba subsp. calva (Cesati et al.) Arcang., 1882 +7 more
- Centaurea alba subsp. calva (Cesati et al.) Arcang., 1882
- Centaurea alba subsp. divaricata Arcang., 1882
- Centaurea alba var. calva Cesati et al., 1878
- Centaurea concolor (DC.) A.W.Hill, 1929
- Centaurea deusta subsp. concolor (DC.) Hayek, 1925
- Centaurea deusta subsp. divaricata (Guss.) Matthäs & Pignatti
- Centaurea deusta subsp. splendens
- Centaurea deusta var. deusta
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Centaurea deusta is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Originating in Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Centaurea is notably large, comprising more than 800 species. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Sicilia, Switzerland, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Belgium, Germany, Sardegna
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms