Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
achtarovii
ID:
118652

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urum.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok 19: 37 (1922). (1920 publ. 1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117981



Common Names

  • Centaurea achtarovii
  • Achtarov's Star-thistle
  • Achtarov's Centaurea


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Synonyms

  • Cyanus achtarovii (Urum.) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea achtarovii achtarovii [unknown]
  • Centaurea montana achtarovii (Urum.) Hayek [unknown]
  • Centaurea triumfettii achtarovii (Urum.) Kožuharov & N.Andreev [unknown]

Description

Centaurea achtarovii (also called Achtarov's Centaurea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Turkey and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is a perennial herb with small, ovate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea achtarovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea achtarovii has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea achtarovii is a perennial herb that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Centaurea achtarovii

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

Centaurea achtarovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea achtarovii?

Centaurea achtarovii

What is the common name of Centaurea achtarovii?

Achtarov's Centaurea

What is the flowering season of Centaurea achtarovii?

June to August

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,