Status:
valid
Authors:
Phitos & Damboldt
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Veröff. Geobot. Inst. ETH Stiftung Rübel Zürich 56: 185 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025841
Common Names
- Centaurea pawlowskii
- Pawlowski's Centaurea
- Pawlowski's Star-Thistle
Description
Centaurea pawlowskii (also called Pawlowski's knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey. It grows in dry, open areas, often in rocky or sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea pawlowskii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea pawlowskii is a yellow daisy-like flower with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea pawlowskii is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Centaurea pawlowskii
Centaurea pawlowskii is native to Turkey and can be found in the Anatolian region.
Centaurea pawlowskii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea pawlowskii?
Centaurea pawlowskii
What is the common name of Centaurea pawlowskii?
Pawlowski's Knapweed
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea pawlowskii?
It is found in the mountains of Greece and Turkey
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,