Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aladaghensis
ID:
64422

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 2: 481 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063751

Common Names

  • Centaurea Aladaghensis
  • Aladaghensis Star-thistle
  • Star-thistle

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Description

Centaurea aladaghensis (also called Aladaghensis Cornflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with a single flower head and a long, thin stem. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea aladaghensis is an ornamental plant often used in flower beds and borders. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Centaurea aladaghensis flower is a yellow daisy-like flower with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea aladaghensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division of the root clump. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be divided every three to four years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Centaurea aladaghensis

Centaurea aladaghensis is found in the Aladag Mountains of Turkey.

Centaurea aladaghensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea aladaghensis?

Centaurea aladaghensis

What is the common name of Centaurea aladaghensis?

Aladag Star Thistle

What type of habitat does Centaurea aladaghensis prefer?

Centaurea aladaghensis prefers dry meadows, pastures, and open woods.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-20715: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.