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Kornblume

Centaurea cyanus

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 8 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Nepal, Taiwan), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile, Colombia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Asternartige)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Centaurea

Species

Centaurea cyanus (Kornblume)

Names in Other Languages

French centaurée bleuet

German Kornblume

Portuguese ambreta

Similar Species in Centaurea

Ennetbirgische Flockenblume

Centaurea nigrescens

Not Evaluated

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Fussangelflockenblume

Centaurea calcitrapa

Extinct

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großköpfige Flockenblume

Centaurea macrocephala

Not Evaluated

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Malteser Flockenblume

Phrygische Flockenblume

Centaurea phrygia

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kornblume?

The scientific name of Kornblume is Centaurea cyanus. It belongs to the genus Centaurea.

What is the conservation status of Kornblume?

Kornblume (Centaurea cyanus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Kornblume live?

Kornblume is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Nepal, Taiwan), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile, Colombia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland.

What family does Kornblume belong to?

Kornblume (Centaurea cyanus) belongs to the genus Centaurea, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does Kornblume belong to?

Kornblume (Centaurea cyanus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Kornblume?

The closest relatives of Kornblume in the genus Centaurea include Benediktenkraut, Berg-Flockenblume, Ennetbirgische Flockenblume, Fussangelflockenblume, großköpfige Flockenblume.