Centaurea macrocephala

Centaurea macrocephala Muss. Puschk. ex Willd.

Bighead Knapweed

Centaurea macrocephala is a herbaceous perennial plant with mostly unbranched stems that can reach up to 170 cm in height. The leaves vary in shape and size, with those near the base having oval blades on petioles and higher leaves having shorter, narrower blades. The flower heads are solitary atop the stems, measuring 2.5 to 3.5 cm wide and covered in layers of phyllaries with fringed tips and sometimes spines. The heads contain many yellow florets, and the fruit, including its pappus, can be over one centimeter long. It is known for its large, rounded heads with long yellow florets.

Details

Order:

Asterales

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Centaurea

Chemistry:

Uses:

Ornamental flowering plant used in gardens for borders or corners. It is also used as a cut flower and decorative dried flower.

Flowering time:

Summer

Sowing time:

Plant height:

170 cm

Flower color:

Yellow

Suitable habitat:

Mountain meadows and moist temperate habitats, especially areas dominated by perennial herbs

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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