Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
takhtajanii
ID:
137543

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gabrieljan & Tonyan

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 70(4): 515 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136872

Common Names

  • Centaurea Takhtajanii
  • Takhtajanii Centaurea
  • Centaurea

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Description

Centaurea takhtajanii (also called Takhtajan's Centaurea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has pinkish-purple flowers and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea takhtajanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea takhtajanii has yellow-green flowers with long, thin petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea takhtajanii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Centaurea takhtajanii

Centaurea takhtajanii is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Centaurea takhtajanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea takhtajanii?

Centaurea takhtajanii

What is the family of Centaurea takhtajanii?

Asteraceae

What is the flowering period of Centaurea takhtajanii?

June to August

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-97573: Based on the initial data import
Elenora Tzolakovna Gabrieljan (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gabrieljan' in the authors string.
Ts.R. Tonyan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tonyan' in the authors string.