Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kozjakensis
ID:
29509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Micevski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Prilozi Makedon. Akad. Nauk. Umetn. Oddel. Biol. Med. Nauki 10(1): 54 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028838

Common Names

  • Kozjakensis Centaurea
  • Centaurea kozjakensis
  • Kozjakensis Centaurea

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Description

Centaurea kozjakensis (also called Kozjak Centaurea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Balkans, where it is found in dry, open habitats, such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea kozjakensis has been used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. Additionally, it is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as its bright yellow flowers are attractive and eye-catching. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible and can be used in salads.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea kozjakensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea kozjakensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is grown from seed. It is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. The plant prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny location. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Centaurea kozjakensis

Centaurea kozjakensis is native to the mountains of Central Asia.

Centaurea kozjakensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea kozjakensis?

Centaurea kozjakensis

What is the common name of Centaurea kozjakensis?

Kozjak knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea kozjakensis?

It is native to the Balkans.

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,