Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nallihanensis
ID:
1334130

Status:
valid

Authors:
Uysal & Hamzaoğlu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 275(2): 150 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346584

Common Names

  • Centaurea nallihanensis
  • Nallihanensis Centaurea
  • Nallihanensian Centaurea

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Description

Centaurea nallihanensis (also called Nallihan Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Turkey and Iran. It has a rosette of basal leaves and can grow up to 30 cm tall. It prefers sunny, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea nallihanensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Centaurea nallihanensis are small, yellowish-green, and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea nallihanensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered location and should be protected from strong winds. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Centaurea nallihanensis

Centaurea nallihanensis is native to Turkey and can be found in the Nallihan district of Ankara Province.

Centaurea nallihanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea nallihanensis?

Centaurea nallihanensis

What is the common name of Centaurea nallihanensis?

Nallihan Centaurea

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea nallihanensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist 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

Tuna Uysal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uysal' in the authors string.