Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
antalyensis
ID:
90450

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Duman & A.Duran

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 39(1): 45 (2002) (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089779

Common Names

  • Centaurea antalyensis
  • Antalya Star-thistle
  • Antalya Cornflower

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Description

Centaurea antalyensis (also called Antalya Star-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 50 cm tall. It is native to Turkey and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea antalyensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea antalyensis has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two pairs of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea antalyensis is a hardy perennial that is native to Turkey. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and will tolerate some light frost. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps.

Where to Find Centaurea antalyensis

Centaurea antalyensis can be found in Turkey.

Centaurea antalyensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea antalyensis?

Centaurea antalyensis

What type of plant is Centaurea antalyensis?

Perennial herb

Where is Centaurea antalyensis found?

Turkey

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-46085: Based on the initial data import
Ahmet Duran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Duran' in the authors string.
Hayri Duman (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Duman' in the authors string.