Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
musakii
ID:
32449

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Georgiadis

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 132(3): 311 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031778

Common Names

  • Centaurea musakii
  • Musak's Centaurea
  • Mountain Cornflower

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Description

Centaurea musakii (also called Musak's knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry and moist grasslands at elevations between 0 and 1,000 meters. It has small, pink flowers and lance-shaped, dark green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea musakii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea musakii has small pink flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea musakii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea musakii

Centaurea musakii is native to Turkey and is found in grasslands and rocky areas. It can be purchased from nurseries and online retailers.

Centaurea musakii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea musakii?

Centaurea musakii

What is the common name of Centaurea musakii?

Musak's Centaurea

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea musakii?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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-130726: Based on the initial data import
Theodoros Georgiadis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Georgiadis' in the authors string.