Status:
valid
Authors:
Dumbadze
Source:
gcc
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Dokl. Akad. Nauk Armyanskoi S.S.R. 5(2): 47 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069289
Common Names
- Majorov's Centaurea
- Majorov's Knapweed
- Majorov's Star-thistle
Description
Centaurea majorovii (also called Majorov's Cornflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb with a stem up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in meadows and steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea majorovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea majorovii is a small, white flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea majorovii is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring. The seedlings should be thinned to about 8-10 inches apart.
Where to Find Centaurea majorovii
Gentiana portensis can be found in the western Mediterranean region.
Centaurea majorovii FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Centaurea majorovii?
Centaurea majorovii requires full sun and well-drained soil.
What is the typical size of Centaurea majorovii?
Centaurea majorovii typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.
What is the bloom time of Centaurea majorovii?
Centaurea majorovii blooms in late spring to early summer.
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,