Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
esfandiarii
ID:
132280

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f. & Aellen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 97: 253 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131609

Common Names

  • Esfandiari's Centaurea
  • Centaurea Esfandiarii
  • Esfandiari's Starthistle

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Description

Centaurea esfandiarii (also called Esfand, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Iran. It has a thick, upright stem and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky areas and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea esfandiarii is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea esfandiarii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea esfandiarii is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It should be planted in full sun in well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in early spring. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming.

Where to Find Centaurea esfandiarii

Centaurea esfandiarii can be found in Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.

Centaurea esfandiarii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea esfandiarii?

Centaurea esfandiarii

What is the common name of Centaurea esfandiarii?

Esfandiar's knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea esfandiarii?

Centaurea esfandiarii is found in dry, rocky, and grassy areas of the Mediterranean region

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

Paul Aellen (1896-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aellen' in the authors string.
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:190470-1: Based on the initial data import