Status:
valid
Authors:
Degen & J.Wagner in Neytcheff
Source:
gcc
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Period. Spissanie -. 1908 ; Johansson in Arkiv Bot., Stockh. xxi. A. No. 15, 16 (1928); cf. Bot. Centralbl. cx. 345.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000054695
Common Names
- Niece's Centaurea
- Niecevii Centaurea
- Centaurea Niecevii
Description
Centaurea neicevii (also called Centaurea neicevii subsp. neicevii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Balkans, and typically grows in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea neicevii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea neicevii is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with a single rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea neicevii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best to divide the plant in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in spring or autumn in a well-prepared seed bed. Water the seed bed regularly and keep it weed-free.
Where to Find Centaurea neicevii
Centaurea neicevii can be found in the Balkans, Turkey, and the Caucasus.
Centaurea neicevii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea neicevii?
Centaurea neicevii
What is the family of Centaurea neicevii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Centaurea neicevii?
Neice's Centaurea
What is the habitat of Centaurea neicevii?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
What is the flowering period of Centaurea neicevii?
April to October
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,