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Malteser Flockenblume

Centaurea melitensis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa, Zimbabwe), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (6 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Asternartige)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Centaurea

Species

Centaurea melitensis (Malteser Flockenblume)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish abrepuño

French croix de Malte

German Malteser Flockenblume

Portuguese cardo-amarelo

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

Phrygische Flockenblume

Centaurea phrygia

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Malteser Flockenblume?

The scientific name of Malteser Flockenblume is Centaurea melitensis. It belongs to the genus Centaurea.

Where does Malteser Flockenblume live?

Malteser Flockenblume is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa, Zimbabwe), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, France.

What family does Malteser Flockenblume belong to?

Malteser Flockenblume (Centaurea melitensis) belongs to the genus Centaurea, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does Malteser Flockenblume belong to?

Malteser Flockenblume (Centaurea melitensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Malteser Flockenblume?

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