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Various-fruited Knapweed

Centaurea heterocarpa

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Asterales (อันดับทานตะวัน)
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
Genus
Centaurea
Species
Centaurea heterocarpa (Various-fruited Knapweed)

Names in Other Languages

French Centaurée à fruits dissemblables
Arabic قطريون متنوعة الثمر

Similar Species in Centaurea

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Alpine Knapweed
Centaurea nigrescens
Not Evaluated
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Black Knapweed
Centaurea nigra
Not Evaluated
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Bighead knapweed
Centaurea macrocephala
Not Evaluated
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Blessed thistle
Centaurea benedicta
Not Evaluated
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Brown Knapweed
Centaurea jacea
Least Concern
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Garden cornflower
Centaurea cyanus
Near Threatened
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Greater knapweed
Centaurea scabiosa
Near Threatened
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Akamas Centaury
Centaurea akamantis
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Various-fruited Knapweed?
The scientific name of Various-fruited Knapweed is Centaurea heterocarpa. It belongs to the genus Centaurea.
What is the conservation status of Various-fruited Knapweed?
Various-fruited Knapweed (Centaurea heterocarpa) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Various-fruited Knapweed belong to?
Various-fruited Knapweed (Centaurea heterocarpa) belongs to the genus Centaurea, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
Is Various-fruited Knapweed endangered?
Yes, Various-fruited Knapweed (Centaurea heterocarpa) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Various-fruited Knapweed belong to?
Various-fruited Knapweed (Centaurea heterocarpa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Various-fruited Knapweed?
The closest relatives of Various-fruited Knapweed in the genus Centaurea include Akamas Centaury, Alpine Knapweed, Black Knapweed, Bighead knapweed, Blessed thistle.

Genus Centaurea — 20 Species

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Akamas Centaury
Centaurea akamantis
CR 🐾
Alpine Knapweed
Centaurea nigrescens
NE 🐾
Black Knapweed
Centaurea nigra
NE 🐾
Bighead knapweed
Centaurea macrocephala
NE 🐾
Blessed thistle
Centaurea benedicta
NE 🐾
Brown Knapweed
Centaurea jacea
LC 🐾
Garden cornflower
Centaurea cyanus
NT 🐾
Greater knapweed
Centaurea scabiosa
NT 🐾
Iberian knapweed
Centaurea iberica
NE 🐾
Iranian knapweed
Centaurea depressa
NE 🐾
Jersey knapweed
Centaurea paniculata
NE 🐾
Lesser Star-thistle
Centaurea diluta
NE 🐾
Wild sandheath
Centaurea eriophora
NE 🐾
Maltese star-thistle
Centaurea melitensis
NE 🐾
Montane Knapweed
Centaurea montana
NE 🐾
Squarrose knapweed
Centaurea virgata
NE 🐾
Whitlow-grass-leaved Centaury
Centaurea drabifolioides
CR 🐾
Mouterde's Knapweed
Centaurea mouterdei
EN 🐾
Root-headed Centaury
Centaurea rhizocalathium
EN 🐾
Dusty miller
Centaurea cineraria
NE
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