Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aytugiana
ID:
1330172

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bancheva, Kaya & Binzet

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Novon 23(2): 134 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342626



Common Names

  • Aytugiana Centaurea
  • Aytugiana Centaurea Plant
  • Centaurea Plant


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Description

Centaurea aytugiana (also called Aytug's Centaurea, among many other common names) is a species of herbaceous plant native to Turkey. It has small, white flowers and feathery, light green leaves. It typically grows in temperate climates in moist, well-drained soils. It is often found in grasslands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea aytugiana is used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects and is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Centaurea aytugiana are white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea aytugiana is an annual herb that can be grown from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by sowing the seeds in spring or summer in a well-drained medium such as sand or perlite.

Where to Find Centaurea aytugiana

Centaurea aytugiana is native to Turkey.

Centaurea aytugiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea aytugiana?

Centaurea aytugiana

What is the common name of Centaurea aytugiana?

Aytugiana Centaurea

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea aytugiana?

Temperate grasslands, savannas, and shrublands

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

Svetlana T. Bancheva (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bancheva' in the authors string.
Zafer Kaya: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaya' in the authors string.
Riza Binzet: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Binzet' in the authors string.