Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kotschyana
ID:
16995

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heuff.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Flora 18(1): 245. 1835

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016324

Common Names

  • Centaurea kotschyana
  • Kotschyana Centaurea
  • Centaurea

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea heuffelii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Colymbada kotschyana (Heuff.) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea kotschyana kotschyana [unknown]
  • Acrocentron kotschyanum (Heuff.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Centaurea heerffelii Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea kotschyana (also called Kotschy's Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, linear leaves and small, purple flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea kotschyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea kotschyana is a small, pink, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea kotschyana is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division. It should be planted in full sun and in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water. It should be fertilized in the spring and pruned in the fall.

Where to Find Centaurea kotschyana

Centaurea kotschyana can be found in Turkey and the Caucasus.

Centaurea kotschyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea kotschyana?

Centaurea kotschyana

What type of plant is Centaurea kotschyana?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Centaurea kotschyana native to?

Central and South America

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-115801: Based on the initial data import
János Heuffel (1800-1857): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heuff.' in the authors string.