Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
skopjensis
ID:
126002

Status:
valid

Authors:
Micevski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Prilozi Oddel. Biol. Med. Nauki, Makedonska Akad. Nauk. Umet. 8(1–2): 52. 1990 [1987 publ. 1990]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125331

Common Names

  • Skopje Centaurea
  • Skopje Knapweed
  • Macedonian Cornflower

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Description

Centaurea skopjensis (also called Skopje Cornflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Balkan Peninsula. It has a rosette of leaves and pink flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea skopjensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea skopjensis is yellow and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, dark brown and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a few short hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea skopjensis is a perennial plant native to the mountains of the Balkans. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle.

Where to Find Centaurea skopjensis

Centaurea skopjensis is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Macedonia and Serbia.

Centaurea skopjensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea skopjensis?

Centaurea skopjensis

What is the common name of Centaurea skopjensis?

Skopje Centaurea

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea skopjensis?

Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops

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