Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
affinis
ID:
6105

Status:
valid

Authors:
Friv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Flora 19(2): 435 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005434

Common Names

  • Affine Centaurea
  • Affine Knapweed
  • Affine Star-thistle

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Description

Centaurea affinis (also called Centaurea affinis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and grows up to 40 cm tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are pinkish-purple. It prefers dry and sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea affinis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and flowers being used to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea affinis sub. pallidior (Halácsy) Hayek
Centaurea affinis sub. candida (Velen.) Dostál
Centaurea affinis sub. affinis
Centaurea affinis sub. denudata (Halácsy) Greuter
Centaurea affinis sub. laconiae Prodan
Centaurea affinis sub. balcanica (Urum. & H.Wagner) Dostál

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea affinis is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea affinis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Centaurea affinis

Centaurea affinis is native to Turkey and can be found in the provinces of Ankara, Konya, and Bursa.

Centaurea affinis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea affinis?

Centaurea affinis

What is the common name of Centaurea affinis?

Affinis Star Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea affinis?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

Species in the Centaurea genus

Centaurea pseudomaculosa, Centaurea spicata, Centaurea loscosii, Centaurea triniifolia, Centaurea gadorensis, Centaurea messenicolasiana, Centaurea werneri, Centaurea grisebachii, Centaurea noguerensis, Centaurea papposa, Centaurea vermiculigera, Centaurea saxicola, Centaurea linifolia, Centaurea antitauri, Centaurea lactiflora, Centaurea vavilovii, Centaurea aplolepa, Centaurea sphaerocephala, Centaurea integrans, Centaurea ognjanoffii, Centaurea stevenii, Centaurea centauroides, Centaurea pinnata, Centaurea aeolica, Centaurea cankiriensis, Centaurea ebenoides, Centaurea ceratophylla, Centaurea simonkaiana, Centaurea rothmaleriana, Centaurea chalcidicaea, Centaurea pinnatifida, Centaurea nervosa, Centaurea foveolata, Centaurea elbrusensis, Centaurea triumfettii, Centaurea hermanni, Centaurea djebel-amouri, Centaurea chrysantha, Centaurea monticola, Centaurea melitensis, Centaurea affinis, Centaurea kizildaghensis, Centaurea filiformis, Centaurea scillae, Centaurea vatevii, Centaurea sterilis, Centaurea handelii, Centaurea androssovii, Centaurea litardierei, Centaurea oxylepis,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References