Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tanaitica
ID:
108011

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klokov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Nauk. Zap. Kyjivs'k. Derzavn. Univ. Sevcenka 7(6): 81 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000107340

Common Names

  • Centaurea
  • Tanaitic Star-thistle
  • Tanaitic Knapweed

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Description

Centaurea tanaitica (also called Tanaitic star-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea tanaitica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea tanaitica has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea tanaitica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart.

Where to Find Centaurea tanaitica

Centaurea tanaitica can be found in dry, rocky slopes and meadows in the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea tanaitica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea tanaitica?

Centaurea tanaitica

What is the common name of Centaurea tanaitica?

Tanaitic star-thistle

Where is Centaurea tanaitica native to?

Europe and Asia

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,