Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tchihatcheffii
ID:
53446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 1: 31 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052775

Common Names

  • Centaurea Tchihatcheffii
  • Tchihatcheff's Centaurea
  • Tchihatcheff's Star-thistle

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Description

Centaurea tchihatcheffii (also called Tchihatcheff's Centaurea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the sunflower family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in dry and moist forests, as well as open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea tchihatcheffii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea tchihatcheffii has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped, toothed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea tchihatcheffii is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It can be propagated from seed or division, and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also resistant to most pests and diseases.

Where to Find Centaurea tchihatcheffii

Centaurea tchihatcheffii is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in meadows and grasslands. It is also cultivated in gardens.

Centaurea tchihatcheffii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea tchihatcheffii?

Centaurea tchihatcheffii

What is the common name of Centaurea tchihatcheffii?

Tchihatcheff's Knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea tchihatcheffii?

It is native to Central 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,

References

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:191753-1: Based on the initial data import