Status:
valid
Authors:
Guss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Fl. Sicul. Syn. 2(2): 873 (Jul 1844-Sep 1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040078
Common Names
- Centaurea busambarensis
- Busamabar Knapweed
- Busamabar Star-thistle
Synonyms
- Acosta busambarensis (Guss.) Holub [unknown]
- Centaurea cineraria busambarensis (Guss.) Dostál [unknown]
Description
Centaurea busambarensis (also called busambe thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in open areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea busambarensis has been used as a source of firewood and forage for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea busambarensis has small purple flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round shaped. The seedlings are small and have round shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea busambarensis is a perennial herb native to Turkey. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn from non-flowering shoots. The cuttings should be rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Centaurea busambarensis
Centaurea busambarensis is native to Ethiopia and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, deserts, and disturbed areas.
Centaurea busambarensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea busambarensis?
Centaurea busambarensis
What is the common name of Centaurea busambarensis?
Busam's Star-thistle
What is the family of Centaurea busambarensis?
Asteraceae
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,