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 NameBranching Centaury Botanical nameCentaurea pubescens FamilyAsteraceae Life CyclePerennialFoliageDeciduousBasic Colourred / scarlet / purple, brown, mixtureHeight40 -> 50 cmHabitatRocky and stony landsAltitude1600 -> 3000 mBloom TimeApril, May, June, JulyPlant TypeHerbsFruit TypeAchenedifferent tolerancesTell usUsed PartsTell us Plant UsesTell us Active substancesFlavonoïds, steroïds USDA ZoneTell us Sun ExposureSunSoil pHAlkaline, NeutralSoil MoistureDrySoil Type Clayey, StonyPropagationby seeds / by sowing, by division, Self sowsGerminationTell us Pests/ DiseasesOïdium Open Next Page To See More Photos.