Status:
valid
Authors:
Iljin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Izv. Bot. Sada Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 30: 110 (1932). (1931 publ. 1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021175
Common Names
- Amberboa Turanica
- Turkestan Cornflower
- Turkestan Starwort
Synonyms
- Centaurea turanica Iljin [unknown]
- Amberboa odorata flava Trautv. [unknown]
Description
Amberboa turanica (also called Turan Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flower heads and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry grasslands and steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Amberboa turanica is a plant native to the Caucasus region. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amberboa turanica has yellow-orange flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amberboa turanica is an annual plant native to Central Asia. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The plant should be kept in a sunny spot and watered regularly.
Where to Find Amberboa turanica
Amberboa turanica is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Amberboa turanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amberboa turanica?
Amberboa turanica
What is the family of Amberboa turanica?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Amberboa turanica?
Amberboa turanica is found in the dry steppes of Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to Iran.
Species in the Amberboa genus
Amberboa glauca,
Amberboa turanica,
Amberboa amberboi,
Amberboa sosnovskyi,
Amberboa glauca,
Amberboa iljiniana,
Amberboa nana,
Amberboa moschata,
Amberboa bucharica,
Amberboa takhtajanii,
Amberboa gubanovii,
Amberboa zanjanica,
Amberboa maroofii,
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,