Centaurea pubescens
Centaurea pubescens, an endemic species from North Africa, is an herbaceous plant in the family of Asteraceae. The plant is covered with short hair and the flowers have spiny bracts. It is suitable for stony and rocky lands and requires a sunny position.
Datasheet
| Common Name | Branching Centaury |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Centaurea pubescens |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Basic Colour | red / scarlet / purple, brown, mixture |
| Height | 40 -> 50 cm |
| Habitat | Rocky and stony lands |
| Altitude | 1600 -> 3000 m |
| Bloom Time | April, May, June, July |
| Plant Type | Herbs |
| Fruit Type | Achene |
| different tolerances | Tell us |
| Used Parts | Tell us |
| Plant Uses | Tell us |
| Active substances | Flavonoïds, steroïds |
| USDA Zone | Tell us |
| Sun Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Dry |
| Soil Type | Clayey, Stony |
| Propagation | by seeds / by sowing, by division, Self sows |
| Germination | Tell us |
| Pests/ Diseases | Oïdium |
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