Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 6: 133 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038519
Common Names
- Centaurea Ispahanica
- Ispahanica Centaurea
- Centaurea
Description
Centaurea ispahanica (also called Isfahan Cornflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and produces yellow daisy-like flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in areas with full sun exposure.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea ispahanica is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is native to the Middle East and is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as an herbal remedy to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems and skin conditions.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Centaurea ispahanica sub. macrocarpa (Boiss.) Negaresh
Centaurea ispahanica sub. sirjanensis Negaresh
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea ispahanica has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are covered with white hairs and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea ispahanica is a perennial plant native to the Middle East. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, gray-green leaves and yellow flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil.
Where to Find Centaurea ispahanica
Centaurea ispahanica is found in the Middle East, including parts of Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.
Centaurea ispahanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea ispahanica?
Centaurea ispahanica
What is the common name of Centaurea ispahanica?
Ispahan Star-thistle
What is the family of Centaurea ispahanica?
Asteraceae
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,