Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elazigensis
ID:
115181

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kaya & Vural

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Novon 17(2): 198 (-201; figs. 1-2) (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114510

Common Names

  • Centaurea elazigensis
  • Elazig Centaurea
  • Elazig Knapweed

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Description

Centaurea elazigensis (also called Elazig star-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the mountains of Turkey. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flower heads. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea elazigensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea elazigensis has yellow flowers with five petals and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea elazigensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly, but not too often. Fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms.

Where to Find Centaurea elazigensis

Centaurea elazigensis is native to the Elazig province of Turkey.

Centaurea elazigensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea elazigensis?

Centaurea elazigensis

What is the family of Centaurea elazigensis?

Asteraceae

Where is Centaurea elazigensis found?

It is found in 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

Mecit Vural: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vural' in the authors string.
Zafer Kaya: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaya' in the authors string.