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Garden cornflower

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 (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Centaurea

Species

Centaurea cyanus (Garden cornflower)

Names in Other Languages

French centaurée bleuet

German Kornblume

Portuguese ambreta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Garden cornflower?

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

What is the conservation status of Garden cornflower?

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

Where does Garden cornflower live?

Garden cornflower 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 Garden cornflower belong to?

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

What kingdom does Garden cornflower belong to?

Garden cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Garden cornflower?

The closest relatives of Garden cornflower in the genus Centaurea include Akamas Centaury, Alpine Knapweed, Bighead knapweed, Black Knapweed, Blessed thistle.