Status:
valid
Authors:
Kamelin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. 88(6): 86 (1983) (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061001
Common Names
- Centaurea Gubanovii
- Gubanov's Centaurea
- Gubanov's Starthistle
Description
Centaurea gubanovii (also called Gubanov's Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has pink flowers and grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea gubanovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea gubanovii has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea gubanovii is a perennial herb that is native to Central Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Centaurea gubanovii
Centaurea gubanovii is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.
Centaurea gubanovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea gubanovii?
Centaurea gubanovii
What is the common name of Centaurea gubanovii?
Gubanov's knapweed
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea gubanovii?
Gubanov's knapweed is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia
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,