Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ranensis
ID:
47828

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000047157

Common Names

  • Centaurea
  • Ranensis
  • Centaurea ranensis

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Description

Centaurea ranensis (also called Ranunculus Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has white flowers. It prefers moist soils and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea ranensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a source of firewood and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea ranensis has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea ranensis is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or in the garden. Division can be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea ranensis

Centaurea ranensis is found in the mountains of Serbia and Montenegro.

Centaurea ranensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea ranensis?

Centaurea ranensis

What is the family of Centaurea ranensis?

Asteraceae

Where is Centaurea ranensis native to?

Spain

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-145626: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.