Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elbursensis
ID:
26394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Buhse

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025723

Common Names

  • Centaurea elbursensis
  • Elbursensis Centaurea
  • Centaurea

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Description

Centaurea elbursensis (also called Elburz Centaurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Iran. It has a woody stem with long, narrow leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as meadows and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea elbursensis is used as an anti-inflammatory and has been used to treat skin conditions, respiratory ailments, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea elbursensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea elbursensis is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m (3.3 ft) in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagate by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Centaurea elbursensis

Centaurea elbursensis can be found in Iran.

Centaurea elbursensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea elbursensis?

Centaurea elbursensis

What are the common names of Centaurea elbursensis?

Elburz Centaurea, Elburz Knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea elbursensis?

Dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides

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-124851: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Alexander Buhse (1821-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buhse' in the authors string.