Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jiroftensis
ID:
1334585

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ranjbar & Negaresh) Ranjbar & Heydari

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 277(2): 183 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347039


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Description

Centaurea jiroftensis (also called Jiroft Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Himalayas. It has pinnately divided leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in grasslands and open forests at elevations of 2,000-3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea jiroftensis is used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic. It is also used to treat digestive problems, respiratory disorders, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea jiroftensis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea jiroftensis is a tropical plant native to Iran. It is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are large enough to be transplanted.

Where to Find Centaurea jiroftensis

Centaurea jiroftensis is found in the tropical forests of Southwest Asia.

Centaurea jiroftensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea jiroftensis?

Centaurea jiroftensis

What is the common name of Centaurea jiroftensis?

Jiroft Knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea jiroftensis?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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

Massoud Ranjbar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ranjbar' in the authors string.
Kazem Negaresh: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Negaresh' in the authors string.
Razayeh Heydari: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heydari' in the authors string.