Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 20(2): 170 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127070
Common Names
- Mesopotamian Star-thistle
- Mesopotamia Star-thistle
- Mesopotamica Star-thistle
Description
Centaurea mesopotamica (also called Mesopotamian Star-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Middle East. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea mesopotamica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea mesopotamica has yellow flowers with yellow centers and white petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea mesopotamica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. When planting, it is important to ensure that the soil is not too compacted, as this can lead to poor growth. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant. To encourage flowering, it is important to deadhead the flowers as they fade.
Where to Find Centaurea mesopotamica
Centaurea mesopotamica is native to the Middle East, particularly in Iraq, Iran, and Turkey.
Centaurea mesopotamica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea mesopotamica?
Centaurea mesopotamica
What type of plant is Centaurea mesopotamica?
It is an annual herb
Where is Centaurea mesopotamica found?
It is found in the Middle East
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,