Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 683 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038093
Common Names
- Szovits' Centaurea
- Szovits' Daisy
- Szovits' Fleabane
Synonyms
- Centaurea behen DC. [unknown]
- Microlophus szovitsianus (Boiss.) Takht. [unknown]
- Centaurea polypodiifolia szovitsiana (Boiss.) Wagenitz [unknown]
Description
Centaurea szovitsiana (also called Szovits' knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small white flowers and grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea szovitsiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea szovitsiana is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea szovitsiana is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. When propagating by division, divide the clumps of plants in the spring or fall and replant in a sunny location. Water regularly until the plants are established.
Where to Find Centaurea szovitsiana
Centaurea szovitsiana is native to the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe. It can be found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Centaurea szovitsiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea szovitsiana?
Centaurea szovitsiana
What type of plant is Centaurea szovitsiana?
A perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea szovitsiana?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,