Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cankiriensis
ID:
4627

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Duran & H.Duman

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 39(1): 43 (2002) (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003956



Common Names

  • Centaurea Cankiriensis
  • Cankiriensis Centaurea
  • Cankiri Starthistle


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Description

Centaurea cankiriensis (also called Cankirian Star-thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Turkey and parts of the Caucasus. It has a woody stem, with grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea cankiriensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea cankiriensis is a bright yellow, star-shaped bloom with a central disc. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea cankiriensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea cankiriensis

Centaurea cankiriensis can be found in Turkey and the Caucasus region.

Centaurea cankiriensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea cankiriensis?

Centaurea cankiriensis

What is the common name of Centaurea cankiriensis?

Cankiri knapweed

Where is Centaurea cankiriensis native to?

Turkey

What type of plant is Centaurea cankiriensis?

Thistle

What is the growth habit of Centaurea cankiriensis?

Upright, clump-forming perennial

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-103815: Based on the initial data import
Ahmet Duran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Duran' in the authors string.
Hayri Duman (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Duman' in the authors string.