Status:
valid
Authors:
Wagenitz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33(2): 223 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131946
Common Names
- Vanensis Centaurea
- Vanensis Daisy
- Vanensis Sunray
Description
Centaurea vanensis (also called 'Van Centaury', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and pink or purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea vanensis is a plant that is used in landscaping and gardening. It is a low-growing plant that has attractive yellow flowers. It is drought tolerant and can be used to create a ground cover. It can also be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea vanensis is yellow in color and has a diameter of about 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves that are deeply lobed.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea vanensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or in a seedbed.
Where to Find Centaurea vanensis
Centaurea vanensis can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida.
Centaurea vanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea vanensis?
Centaurea vanensis
What is the family of Centaurea vanensis?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Centaurea vanensis?
Turkey
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,