Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turanica
ID:
21846

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


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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.

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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 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