Centaurea babylonica
Syrian Knapweed
Also known as: Microlophus babylonicus (L.) Soják +2 more
- Microlophus babylonicus (L.) Soják
- Piptoceras babylonicum (L.) Cass.
- Serratula babylonica L.
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Originating in Temperate Asia, Centaurea babylonica (commonly known as Syrian knapweed) is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Lebanon-Syria, Turkey
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)
Sardegna