Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vatevii
ID:
7009

Status:
valid

Authors:
Degen, Urumov & Wagn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok 1915, xiv. 76.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006338

Common Names

  • Vatev's Star-thistle
  • Vatev Star-thistle
  • Vatev's Starthistle

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea stoebe vatevii Stoj. & Stef. [unknown]
  • Centaurea pallidior vatevii (Degen, Urum. & H.Wagner) Dostál [unknown]

Description

Centaurea vatevii (also called Vatev's Centaurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It is a low-growing plant with a woody base and hairy stems, and its leaves are deeply divided into narrow lobes. It is found in grassland and meadow habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea vatevii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea vatevii is a bright blue thistle-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea vatevii is a perennial herb that is native to the eastern Mediterranean. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Centaurea vatevii

Centaurea vatevii is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in dry, rocky slopes and grasslands.

Centaurea vatevii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea vatevii?

Centaurea vatevii

What is the common name of Centaurea vatevii?

Vatev's Knapweed

What is the habitat of Centaurea vatevii?

Centaurea vatevii is found in dry, open woods, thickets, and roadsides.

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