Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karvandarensis
ID:
43517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. ci. 430 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042846

Common Names

  • Centaurea
  • Karvandarensis
  • Centaurea karvandarensis

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Description

Centaurea karvandarensis (also called Karvandar's Cornflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb with bright blue flowers and spiny leaves. It is native to Iran and grows in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea karvandarensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea karvandarensis is a yellow-orange disc floret with a white center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea karvandarensis is a perennial herbaceous species that is native to Iran. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Centaurea karvandarensis

Centaurea karvandarensis can be found in Iran.

Centaurea karvandarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea karvandarensis?

Centaurea karvandarensis

Where is Centaurea karvandarensis native to?

Iran

What type of plant is Centaurea karvandarensis?

Herbaceous perennial

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,