Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
armena
ID:
46596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 676 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045925



Common Names

  • Centaurea armena
  • Armenian Centaurea
  • Centaurea Flower


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Synonyms

  • Phaeopappus armenus Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
  • Centaurea brevi-appendiculata Gugler [unknown]
  • Centaurea rhizantha Tchich. [unknown]
  • Centaurea rhizocalathium armata (Freyn & Sint.) Bornm. [unknown]
  • Centaurea armena (Jaub. & Spach) Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Centaurea vacillans Rech.f. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea armena (also called 'Armenian Star Thistle', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey. It is found in dry grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea armena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea armena flowers are small and yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and green, with a height of up to 5 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea armena is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -15°C. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Centaurea armena

Centaurea armena can be found in the Armenian Highlands.

Centaurea armena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea armena?

Centaurea armena

What is the common name of Centaurea armena?

Armenian Centaurea

What is the family of Centaurea armena?

Asteraceae

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,