Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
euxina
ID:
10584

Status:
valid

Authors:
Velen.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Königl. Böhm. Ges. Wiss. 2: 50. 1890 [1889 publ 1890]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009913

Common Names

  • Euxina Centaurea
  • Centaurea
  • Euxina

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Description

Centaurea euxina (also called Black Knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.2 meters in height. It prefers dry and sunny habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea euxina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea euxina is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened, and winged achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea euxina is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.

Where to Find Centaurea euxina

Centaurea euxina can be found in the Caucasus region, Turkey, and Iran.

Centaurea euxina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea euxina?

Centaurea euxina

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea euxina?

Centaurea euxina is native to the Caucasus region.

What are the common uses of Centaurea euxina?

Centaurea euxina is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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,

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