Status:
valid
Authors:
Kültür & M.Bona
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 247(1): 86 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344822
Common Names
- Centaurea malatyensis
- Malatyensis Centaurea
- Malatyen Centaurea
Description
Centaurea malatyensis (also called Malatya Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Turkey. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has ovate leaves. It is found in dry grasslands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea malatyensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea malatyensis has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. Seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea malatyensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0 and should be grown in full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Centaurea malatyensis
Centaurea malatyensis is found in the temperate grasslands of Turkey.
Centaurea malatyensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea malatyensis?
Centaurea malatyensis
What is the common name of Centaurea malatyensis?
Malatyensis Centaurea
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea malatyensis?
Centaurea malatyensis is native to the Mediterranean region
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
M.Bona: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bona' in the authors string.
Şükran Kültür: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kültür' in the authors string.