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Maltese star-thistle

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 (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Centaurea

Species

Centaurea melitensis (Maltese star-thistle)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish abrepuño

French croix de Malte

German Malteser Flockenblume

Portuguese cardo-amarelo

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Akamas Centaury

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Maltese star-thistle?

The scientific name of Maltese star-thistle is Centaurea melitensis. It belongs to the genus Centaurea.

Where does Maltese star-thistle live?

Maltese star-thistle 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 Maltese star-thistle belong to?

Maltese star-thistle (Centaurea melitensis) belongs to the genus Centaurea, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does Maltese star-thistle belong to?

Maltese star-thistle (Centaurea melitensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Maltese star-thistle?

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