Centaurea jacea

Centaurea jacea L.

Centaurea jacea

Centaurea jacea, commonly known as brown knapweed or brownray knapweed, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to dry meadows and open woodland throughout Europe. It grows to heights between 10–80 centimeters (4–31 inches) and typically flowers from June to September. The plant has simple, alternate leaves.

Details

Order:

Asterales

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Centaurea

Chemistry:

The plant contains various bioactive compounds, including flavonoids and sesquiterpene lactones. It is known for its potential medicinal properties.

Uses:

Centaurea jacea has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. It is also known to have ecological roles in supporting pollinators, particularly bees.

Flowering time:

June to September

Sowing time:

Plant height:

10–80 centimeters (4–31 inches)

Flower color:

Purple or pink

Suitable habitat:

Dry meadows, open woodland

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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