Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
isaurica
ID:
97892

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hub.-Mor.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bauhinia iii. 323 (1967).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000097221

Common Names

  • Isaurian knapweed
  • Isaurian starthistle
  • Isaurian centaury

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Description

Centaurea isaurica (also called Isaurian knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, open areas such as rocky slopes and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea isaurica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is a popular choice for rock gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and is known for its drought tolerance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea isaurica has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea isaurica is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or autumn in a well-drained seedbed. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings in summer or autumn and root in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Centaurea isaurica

Centaurea isaurica is native to Turkey and can be found in the Isaurian region of the country.

Centaurea isaurica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea isaurica?

Centaurea isaurica

What is the common name of Centaurea isaurica?

Isaurian Knapweed

Where is Centaurea isaurica native to?

Southwest Asia

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-5344: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.