Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caliacrae
ID:
31327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prodan

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bul. Grad. Bot. Univ. Cluj 8: 127 (1929) (1928 publ. 1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030656



Common Names

  • Centaurea caliacrae
  • Caliacrae's Centaurea
  • Caliacrae's Star Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea alba caliacrae (Prodan) Dostál [unknown]

Description

Centaurea caliacrae (also called Caliacra's Centaurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of about 30 cm and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas and can tolerate a variety of soil types.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea caliacrae is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea caliacrae is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea caliacrae is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in sunny, dry areas. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny, well-drained position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny position.

Where to Find Centaurea caliacrae

Centaurea caliacrae is found in the mountains of Greece.

Centaurea caliacrae FAQ

What is the common name of Centaurea caliacrae?

Caliacra Centaurea

What is the native range of Centaurea caliacrae?

Greece and Turkey

What is the growth habit of Centaurea caliacrae?

It is an annual herb with an erect growth habit

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-129639: Based on the initial data import
Iuliu Prodan (1875-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prodan' in the authors string.