Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Danish Sci. Invest. Iran 4: 31. 1945 , as 'Köieana'; in Koie, Beitr. Fl. Sudwest-Irans I
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000048150
Common Names
- Koeie's Centaurea
- Centaurea koeieana
- Koeie's Centaurea
Description
Centaurea koeieana (also called Koeie's star-thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves with purple flowers and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea koeieana has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, digestive problems, and skin disorders. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea koeieana is pink and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white midrib.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea koeieana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate some drought. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall and the plants will emerge in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Once established, it is easy to care for and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Centaurea koeieana
Centaurea koeieana is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, sunny areas.
Centaurea koeieana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea koeieana?
Centaurea koeieana
What is the common name of Centaurea koeieana?
Koeie's knapweed
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea koeieana?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,